One-step synthesis of pure Cu nanowire/carbon nanotube coaxial nanocables with different structures by arc discharge

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Author	Ding, Jijun Yan, Xingbin Tay, Beng Kang Xue, Qunji
Copyright Year	2011
Abstract	Pure Cu nanowire/carbon nanotube (Cu@C) coaxial nanocables are one-step fabricated by arc discharge. The microstructure and morphology of the Cu@C nanocables are investigated via X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). XRD results reveal that the copper carbide nano-crystals were formed in the nanocables and it plays an important role in the growth of the Cu@C nanocables. As-prepared Cu@C nanocables exhibit three different structures, including well-filled Cu@C nanocables, symmetrically trifurcate Cu@C nanocables, and twice capsulated Cu@C nanocables. The fabrication of Cu@C nanocables with different structures offers more opportunities for the development of nanoelectronic devices. The formation mechanisms of Cu@C nanocables with different structures are discussed as well.
Starting Page	1519
Ending Page	1523
Page Count	5
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DOI	10.1016/j.jpcs.2011.09.004
Volume Number	72
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://eeeweba.ntu.edu.sg/BKTay/pub/497.pdf
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2011.09.004
Language	English
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