In situ study on surface roughening in radiation-resistant Ag nanowires

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Author(s)

  • Z. Shang
  • Jin Li
  • Y. Chen
  • Q. Li
  • H. Wang
  • T. D. Shen
  • X. Zhang

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Original languageEnglish
Article number215708
Journal / PublicationNanotechnology
Volume29
Issue number21
Publication statusPublished - 28 Mar 2018
Externally publishedYes

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Abstract

Metallic materials subjected to heavy ion irradiation experience significant radiation damage. Free surface is a type of effective defect sinks to improve the radiation resistance in metallic materials. However, the radiation resistance of metallic nanowires (NWs) is largely unknown. Here we show, via in situ Kr ion irradiations in a transmission electron microscope, Ag NWs exhibited much better radiation resistance than coarse-grained Ag. Irradiation-induced prominent surface roughening in Ag NWs provides direct evidence for interaction between defect clusters and free surface. Diameter dependent variation of the surface roughness in irradiated Ag NWs has also been observed. This study provides insight on mechanisms of enhanced radiation resistance via free surfaces in metallic NWs.

Research Area(s)

  • Ag nanowire, in situ irradiation, radiation damage, surface roughness

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In situ study on surface roughening in radiation-resistant Ag nanowires. / Shang, Z.; Li, Jin; Fan, C. et al.
In: Nanotechnology, Vol. 29, No. 21, 215708, 28.03.2018.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review