Synthesis of InP Nanotubes
- 28 February 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Vol. 125 (12) , 3440-3441
- https://doi.org/10.1021/ja0299102
Abstract
Indium phosphide (InP) nanotubes have been synthesized via the vapor−liquid−solid (VLS) growth mechanism. The nanotubes are crystalline and have the (bulk) zinc blende structure and therefore represent a new class of tube materials. The tubes show photoluminescence, which is considerably blue-shifted with respect to bulk emission, indicating that the optical properties are not dominated by defect states. They are formed at higher temperatures than those at which nanowires are fabricated. A simple model for the formation of the nanotubes is presented. The wall thickness can be controlled by the synthesis temperature and is in the range of 2−20 nm.Keywords
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