In Situ Real-Time TEM Reveals Growth, Transformation and Function in One-Dimensional Nanoscale Materials: From a Nanotechnology Perspective. (27th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Petkov, Nikolay
• Other Names: Cattaruzza E. Academic Editor.; Hsu C.-L. Academic Editor.; Lu W. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN nanotechnology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-01-27
• Subjects: Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/893060
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6064

Abstract

Abstract : This paper summarises recent developments in in situ TEM instrumentation and operation conditions. The focus of the discussion is on demonstrating how improved understanding of fundamental physical phenomena associated with nanowire or nanotube materials, revealed by following transformations in real time and high resolution, can assist the engineering of emerging electronic and optoelectronic devices. Special attention is given to Si, Ge, and compound semiconductor nanowires and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as one of the most promising building blocks for devices inspired by nanotechnology.