A simple synthesis of large-scale SiC-SiO2 nanocables by using thermal decomposition of methanol: Structure, FTIR, Raman and PL characterization

Ryongjin Kim, Weiping Qin, Guodong Wei, Goufeng Wang, Lili Wang, Daisheng Zhang, Kezhi Zheng, Ning Liu

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Abstract

Large-scale SiC nanocables were synthesized on a Ni(NO3)2-catalyzed Si substrate by using a simple and cheap method based on thermal decomposition of methanol. Based on X-ray diffraction and high-magnification transmission electron microscopy, the as-grown nanocables consisted of crystalline SiC cores and amorphous SiO2 shells. The diameters of SiC cores were 5.7-10 nm and the thicknesses of SiO2 shells were 9-20 nm. Dividing of nanocables was observed and its origin was investigated. An asymmetric feature of SiC TO band with a shoulder at the high-frequency side was attributed to the contribution of SiC TO mode. The nanocables displayed strong violet-blue emission. A possible growth mechanism was proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4301-4305
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume311
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sep 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A1. Characterization
  • A2. Nanostructure
  • B1. Nanomaterials
  • B2. Semiconducting silicon compounds

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