Size distribution, mechanical and electrical properties of CuO nanowires grown by modified thermal oxidation methods
Size distribution, Young's moduli and electrical resistivity are investigated for CuO
nanowires synthesized by different thermal oxidation methods. Oxidation in dry and wet air
were applied for synthesis both with and without an external electrical field. An increased
yield of high aspect ratio nanowires with diameters below 100 nm is achieved by combining
applied electric field and growth conditions with additional water vapour at the first stage of
synthesis. Young's moduli determined from resonance and bending experiments show …
nanowires synthesized by different thermal oxidation methods. Oxidation in dry and wet air
were applied for synthesis both with and without an external electrical field. An increased
yield of high aspect ratio nanowires with diameters below 100 nm is achieved by combining
applied electric field and growth conditions with additional water vapour at the first stage of
synthesis. Young's moduli determined from resonance and bending experiments show …