Abstract
SiC/Sio2 one-dimensional nanochains and SiC/SiO2 two-dimensional X-junction and Y-junction nanochains were synthesized by using a simple and low-cost microwave method. Structural, morphological, and elemental analysis revealed that the SiC/Si02 nanochains consisted of 3C-SiC strings with diameters of 20-80 nm and periodic Si02 beads with diameters of 100-400 nm. Spectral analysis indicated that both SiC strings and SiO2 beads produced significant photoluminescence, and the presence of SiO2 beads enhanced the emissions from SiC strings. On the basis of experimental characterizations, a two-step growth mechanism of the nanochains was proposed to elucidate the growth process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1431-1435 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Crystal Growth and Design |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 4 Mar 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |