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ZnO nanotubes by template-assisted sol–gel route

Authors: Mikhael Bechelany, Amin Amin, Arnaud Brioude, David Cornu, Philippe Miele

Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research | Issue 8/2012

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We present a simple fabrication process for aligned ZnO nanotubes (NTs). These NTs have been synthesized by a sol–gel template process within the nanopores of a polycarbonate membrane. The obtained NTs are 20-μm long and 200-nm wide which correspond, respectively, to the thickness and channels diameter of the used polycarbonate membrane. Structural and chemical investigations show that these NTs consist in agglomerated ZnO nanoparticles with controlled size (<10 nm). The growth mechanism of these nanoobjects is clarified. These nanomaterials can have a wide range of applications in various fields such as molecular sensing, robotic, and thermoelectric and photovoltaic devices.

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Title: ZnO nanotubes by template-assisted sol–gel route
Authors: Mikhael Bechelany
Amin Amin
Arnaud Brioude
David Cornu
Philippe Miele
Publication date: 01-08-2012
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 1388-0764
Electronic ISSN: 1572-896X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-012-0980-8

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