Characterization of patterned quasi-1D ZnO nanowire arrays

Shou Yi Kuo*, Fang I. Lai, Wei Chun Chen, Woei Tyng Lin, Ming Yang Hsieh

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Abstract

Hexagonally patterned quasi-one-dimensional (quasi-1D) ZnO nanowire arrays have been successfully synthesized through a simple vapor transport process without metal catalysts. With the aid of a polystyrene microsphere self-assembled monolayer, sol-gel-derived ZnO thin film was used as the periodic nucleation sites for nanowire growth. High-quality quasi-1D ZnO nanowires were demonstrated via structural and optical measurements. A vapor transport solid condensation mechanism was proposed, in which the role of ZnO thin film was to provide nucleation sites for nanowire growth. This method provides a promising way to create quasi-1D ZnO nanostructures for applications such as two-dimensional photonic crystal, nanolaser arrays, sensor arrays, and optoelectronic devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th IEEE International NanoElectronics Conference, INEC 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event4th IEEE International Nanoelectronics Conference, INEC 2011 - Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
Duration: 21 06 201124 06 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings - International NanoElectronics Conference, INEC
ISSN (Print)2159-3523

Conference

Conference4th IEEE International Nanoelectronics Conference, INEC 2011
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTao-Yuan
Period21/06/1124/06/11

Keywords

  • ZnO
  • nanowire
  • quasi-one-dimensional

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