Liquid Phase Morphology Control of ZnO Nanowires, Ellipse Particles, Hexagonal Rods, and Particle in Aqueous Solutions. (18th January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Masuda, Yoshitake; Kinoshita, Naoto; Koumoto, Kunihito
• Other Names: Charitidis C. A. Academic Editor.; Hsu H.-C. Academic Editor.; Kimball B. R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN nanotechnology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-01-18
• Subjects: Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.5402/2012/379510
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6064

Abstract

Abstract : Liquid phase morphology control of ZnO crystals was realized with simple aqueous solution system. ZnO nanowires were successfully fabricated at 50 ∘ C. They were over 50 μ m in length and about 100 nm in width. Aspect ratio was estimated to be over 500. They had no branches and were obtained without aggregations. Curved nano-wires clearly indicated high flexibility and high mechanical strength. Additionally, ellipse particles, hexagonal rods and particles were fabricated in the solutions. Morphology, crystal growth speed, and preferred growth faces were well-controlled by precise adjustment of growth conditions.