The monodisperse magnetic cobalt nanocrystals(NCs) of 7 nm in diameter were prepared by using high temperature solution phase reducing method. The UV-Vis spectrum showed that the cobalt NCs was stable. The structure o...The monodisperse magnetic cobalt nanocrystals(NCs) of 7 nm in diameter were prepared by using high temperature solution phase reducing method. The UV-Vis spectrum showed that the cobalt NCs was stable. The structure of the cobalt NCs were determined by XRD. The results showed that each of the cobalt nanoparticles is a single crystal with a complex cubic structure relating to the β phase of manganese. The XPS spectra indicate that the surface of Co nanoparticles was not oxidized or formed other compound. Two-dimensional order superlattices of the Co nanoparticles were formed by self-assembly technique.展开更多
Large-scale silver nanowires with controlled aspect ratio were synthesized via reducing silver nitrate with 1, 2- propanediol in the presence of poly （vinyl pyrrolidone） （PVP）. Scanning electron microscopy, transm...Large-scale silver nanowires with controlled aspect ratio were synthesized via reducing silver nitrate with 1, 2- propanediol in the presence of poly （vinyl pyrrolidone） （PVP）. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and x-ray powder diffraction were employed to characterize these silver nanowires. The diameter of the silver nanowires can be readily controlled in the range of 100 to 400 nm by varying the experimental conditions. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results show that there exists no chemical bond between the silver and the nitrogen atoms. The interaction between PVP and silver nanowires is mainly through the oxygen atom in the carbonyl group.展开更多
This paper reports that a simple chemical vapour deposition method has been adopted to fabricate large scale, high density boron nanocones with thermal evaporation of B/B2O3 powders precursors in an Ar/H2 gas mixture ...This paper reports that a simple chemical vapour deposition method has been adopted to fabricate large scale, high density boron nanocones with thermal evaporation of B/B2O3 powders precursors in an Ar/H2 gas mixture at the synthesis temperature of 1000-1200℃. The lengths of boron nanocones are several micrometres, and the diameters of nanocone tops are in a range of 50-100 nm. transmission electron microscopy and selected area electron diffraction indicate that the nanocones are single crystalline α-tetragonal boron. The vapour liquid solid mechanism is the main formation mechanism of boron nanocones. One broad photolumineseence emission peak at the central wavelength of about 650 nm is observed under the 532 nm light excitation. Boron nanocones with good photoluminescence properties are promising candidates for applications in optical emitting devices.展开更多
A single ZnO nanowire with intrinsic oxygen vacancies is utilized to fabricate four-contact device with focus ion beam lithography technique. Cathodoluminescent spectra indicate strong near-UV and green emission at bo...A single ZnO nanowire with intrinsic oxygen vacancies is utilized to fabricate four-contact device with focus ion beam lithography technique. Cathodoluminescent spectra indicate strong near-UV and green emission at both room temperature and low temperatures. Experimental measurement shows the temperature-dependent conductivity of the ZnO nanowire at low temperatures （below 100 K）. The further theoretical analysis confirms that weak localization plays an important role in the electrical transport, which is attributed to the surface states induced by plenty of oxygen vacancies in ZnO nanowire.展开更多
The morphology and properties of nanostructures are significantly influenced by the chemical coordination during their growth procedure. Using small molecule N-vinyl pyrolidone as stabilizer, this paper introduces a n...The morphology and properties of nanostructures are significantly influenced by the chemical coordination during their growth procedure. Using small molecule N-vinyl pyrolidone as stabilizer, this paper introduces a new strategy for synthesis of palladium nanospheres, which has a novel surface plasmon resonance band in the visible range. An aggregation growth mode was observed in the growth process. More specifically, the growth rate increases with increasing concentration of stabilizer. The absorption in visible region suggests new optical applications for these Pd nanospheres, such as photocatalysis, photothermal heating and surface enhanced Raman scattering.展开更多
Monodispersive CoPt nanopaxticles in sizes of about 2.2 nm axe synthesized by superhydride reduction of COCl2 and PtCl2 in diphenyl ether. The as-prepared nanoparticles show a chemically disordered Al structure and ax...Monodispersive CoPt nanopaxticles in sizes of about 2.2 nm axe synthesized by superhydride reduction of COCl2 and PtCl2 in diphenyl ether. The as-prepared nanoparticles show a chemically disordered Al structure and axe superpaxamagnetic. Thermal annealing transforms the Al structure into chemically ordered Llo structure and the particles are ferromagnetic at room temperature.展开更多
This paper reports high temperature liquid phase synthesis of Pd nanowires using chemically modified porous anodic aluminium oxide as template. In this synthesis process, oleic acid is used to modify the inner wall of...This paper reports high temperature liquid phase synthesis of Pd nanowires using chemically modified porous anodic aluminium oxide as template. In this synthesis process, oleic acid is used to modify the inner wall of the pores and Pd^2＋ complex with oleylamine is filled into the channel of the template. The complex is then reduced to give oleylamine-capped Pd nanowires. This paper suggests that oleic acid can improve the environment of inner wall of the pores, leading to the formation of uniform Pd nanowires. The synthetic process can be extended to make other types of nanowires.展开更多
Large-area boron nanowire（BNW） films were fabricated on the Si（111） substrate by chemical vapor deposition（CVD）. The average diameter of the BNWs is about 20 nm, with lengths of 5–10 μm. Then, graphene-capped ...Large-area boron nanowire（BNW） films were fabricated on the Si（111） substrate by chemical vapor deposition（CVD）. The average diameter of the BNWs is about 20 nm, with lengths of 5–10 μm. Then, graphene-capped boron nanowires（GC-BNWs） were obtained by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition（MPCVD）. Characterization by scanning electron microscopy indicates that few-layer graphene covers the surface of the boron nanowires. Field emission measurements of the BNWs and GC-BNW films show that the GC-BNW films have a lower turn-on electric field than the BNW films.展开更多
文摘The monodisperse magnetic cobalt nanocrystals(NCs) of 7 nm in diameter were prepared by using high temperature solution phase reducing method. The UV-Vis spectrum showed that the cobalt NCs was stable. The structure of the cobalt NCs were determined by XRD. The results showed that each of the cobalt nanoparticles is a single crystal with a complex cubic structure relating to the β phase of manganese. The XPS spectra indicate that the surface of Co nanoparticles was not oxidized or formed other compound. Two-dimensional order superlattices of the Co nanoparticles were formed by self-assembly technique.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos 90201036, 60125103, 60228005 and 90206028）.
文摘Large-scale silver nanowires with controlled aspect ratio were synthesized via reducing silver nitrate with 1, 2- propanediol in the presence of poly （vinyl pyrrolidone） （PVP）. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and x-ray powder diffraction were employed to characterize these silver nanowires. The diameter of the silver nanowires can be readily controlled in the range of 100 to 400 nm by varying the experimental conditions. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results show that there exists no chemical bond between the silver and the nitrogen atoms. The interaction between PVP and silver nanowires is mainly through the oxygen atom in the carbonyl group.
基金Project supported in part by the National 863 (Grant No 2007AA03Z305)973 (Grant No 2007CB935503) Projects+1 种基金the National Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos U0734003 and 60571045)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
文摘This paper reports that a simple chemical vapour deposition method has been adopted to fabricate large scale, high density boron nanocones with thermal evaporation of B/B2O3 powders precursors in an Ar/H2 gas mixture at the synthesis temperature of 1000-1200℃. The lengths of boron nanocones are several micrometres, and the diameters of nanocone tops are in a range of 50-100 nm. transmission electron microscopy and selected area electron diffraction indicate that the nanocones are single crystalline α-tetragonal boron. The vapour liquid solid mechanism is the main formation mechanism of boron nanocones. One broad photolumineseence emission peak at the central wavelength of about 650 nm is observed under the 532 nm light excitation. Boron nanocones with good photoluminescence properties are promising candidates for applications in optical emitting devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 60771037 and 90406022)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No 2008AA03Z309)the National Key Basic Research Program of China (Grant Nos 2007CB936802 and 2007CB935503)
文摘A single ZnO nanowire with intrinsic oxygen vacancies is utilized to fabricate four-contact device with focus ion beam lithography technique. Cathodoluminescent spectra indicate strong near-UV and green emission at both room temperature and low temperatures. Experimental measurement shows the temperature-dependent conductivity of the ZnO nanowire at low temperatures （below 100 K）. The further theoretical analysis confirms that weak localization plays an important role in the electrical transport, which is attributed to the surface states induced by plenty of oxygen vacancies in ZnO nanowire.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 60571045 and 60328102)the National '973' Project of China
文摘The morphology and properties of nanostructures are significantly influenced by the chemical coordination during their growth procedure. Using small molecule N-vinyl pyrolidone as stabilizer, this paper introduces a new strategy for synthesis of palladium nanospheres, which has a novel surface plasmon resonance band in the visible range. An aggregation growth mode was observed in the growth process. More specifically, the growth rate increases with increasing concentration of stabilizer. The absorption in visible region suggests new optical applications for these Pd nanospheres, such as photocatalysis, photothermal heating and surface enhanced Raman scattering.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 60571045 and 60328102, and the National Basic Research Programme of China.
文摘Monodispersive CoPt nanopaxticles in sizes of about 2.2 nm axe synthesized by superhydride reduction of COCl2 and PtCl2 in diphenyl ether. The as-prepared nanoparticles show a chemically disordered Al structure and axe superpaxamagnetic. Thermal annealing transforms the Al structure into chemically ordered Llo structure and the particles are ferromagnetic at room temperature.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 60571045 and 60328102)
文摘This paper reports high temperature liquid phase synthesis of Pd nanowires using chemically modified porous anodic aluminium oxide as template. In this synthesis process, oleic acid is used to modify the inner wall of the pores and Pd^2＋ complex with oleylamine is filled into the channel of the template. The complex is then reduced to give oleylamine-capped Pd nanowires. This paper suggests that oleic acid can improve the environment of inner wall of the pores, leading to the formation of uniform Pd nanowires. The synthetic process can be extended to make other types of nanowires.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2013CB933604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51572290)the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.1731300500015 and XDB07030100)
文摘Large-area boron nanowire（BNW） films were fabricated on the Si（111） substrate by chemical vapor deposition（CVD）. The average diameter of the BNWs is about 20 nm, with lengths of 5–10 μm. Then, graphene-capped boron nanowires（GC-BNWs） were obtained by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition（MPCVD）. Characterization by scanning electron microscopy indicates that few-layer graphene covers the surface of the boron nanowires. Field emission measurements of the BNWs and GC-BNW films show that the GC-BNW films have a lower turn-on electric field than the BNW films.
