Published March 31, 2004 | Version v1
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Nanospring formation-unexpected catalyst mediated growth

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics, Engineering and Physics Bldg, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-0903 (United States)
  • 2. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-1021 (United States)
  • 3. School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-2920 (United States)

Description

Nanosprings are a new form of nanowires that have potential applications in nanoelectronics, nanomechanics, and nanoelectromechanical systems. In this review we will examine the growth mechanism of these novel nanostructures. The synthesis of nanowires by the vapour-liquid-solid growth mechanism, first proposed by Wagner and Ellis, will be explored and then extended to the development of a model to explain the formation of nanosprings. (topical review)

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/0953-8984/16/R415/cm4_12_R02.pdf or at the Web site for the Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter (ISSN 1361-648X) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Identifiers

URL
http://stacks.iop.org/0953-8984/16/R415/cm4_12_R02.pdf; http://www.iop.org/;
DOI
10.1088/0953-8984/16/12/R02;
PII
S0953-8984(04)35572-4;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
p. R415-R440
ISSN
0953-8984
CODEN
JCOMEL

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
35104742
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Descriptors DEI
CATALYSTS; LIQUIDS; NANOSTRUCTURES; PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS; REVIEWS; SOLIDS; SYNTHESIS; USES; VAPORS
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; FLUIDS; GASES