Growth of Crossed ZnO Nanorod Networks Induced by Polar Substrate Surface

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Author(s)

  • C. H. Ho
  • C. W. Wang
  • Y. Ding
  • L. J. Chen
  • Zhong L. Wang

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17-19
Journal / PublicationCrystal Growth and Design
Volume9
Issue number1
Online published18 Nov 2008
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jan 2009
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

We show that by controlling the growth conditions, the crossed networks of ZnO nanorods were grown on an MgO (001) substrate. The [0001] ZnO nanorods grow along the {111} directions of MgO substrate and form aligned arrays. This growth is a result of polar surface induced growth from both the MgO {111} and ZnO ± (0001). The crossed ZnO nanorod networks are a potential candidate for field emission, optoelectronics, ultrasensitive sensing, catalysts and filtering.

Citation Format(s)

Growth of Crossed ZnO Nanorod Networks Induced by Polar Substrate Surface. / He, J. H.; Ho, C. H.; Wang, C. W. et al.
In: Crystal Growth and Design, Vol. 9, No. 1, 07.01.2009, p. 17-19.

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