Publication detail

Nanowires and Nanotubes Formation using Anodic Alumina Films as Templates

HUBÁLEK, J., KLOSOVÁ, K.

Original Title

Nanowires and Nanotubes Formation using Anodic Alumina Films as Templates

Type

conference paper

Language

English

Original Abstract

The procedure of forming nanostructures uses electrodeposition employing anodic nanoporous alumina as template. The non-conductive template (Whatman anodisc) is coated with conductive (metal) layer on one side to create cathode. During the electrodeposition process, the metal is growing only on the conductive layer and fills up the nanopores in the non-conductive template. After dissolving the template, highly ordered metal nanostructures are obtained. The main parameters which can influence the crystal nuclei formation are the current density, the concentration of electrolyte, the temperature, impurities, and the pH. Nickel Watts bath was used for the nanotubes and nanowires growing. The current density was in the range 1-10 mA/cm² to observe optimal nuclei formation. Created nanostructures were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Keywords

Nanotubes, Nanowires, Electrodeposition, Anodic alumina

Authors

HUBÁLEK, J., KLOSOVÁ, K.

RIV year

2005

Released

8. 11. 2005

Publisher

FSI VUT v Brně

Location

Brno

ISBN

80-214-3085-0

Book

NENAMAT International Conference NANO'05

Pages from

318

Pages to

322

Pages count

5

BibTex

@inproceedings{BUT16731,
  author="Jaromír {Hubálek} and Kateřina {Sobotková}",
  title="Nanowires and Nanotubes Formation using Anodic Alumina Films as Templates",
  booktitle="NENAMAT International Conference NANO'05",
  year="2005",
  pages="5",
  publisher="FSI VUT v Brně",
  address="Brno",
  isbn="80-214-3085-0"
}