Regular Papers
Hydrothermal Deposition of Silicon Nanochains
2008 Volume 6 Pages 171-174
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2008 Volume 6 Pages 171-174
Si nanochains have been prepared via a simple hydrothermal deposition route using silicon monoxide as the starting material at 300°C. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectrum (EDS) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) are used to observe the structure and morphology of the products. The obtained Si nanochains are composed of knots and necks with polycrystalline silicon cubic structure. The surface of the Si nanochains is covered with amorphous silica outer layers. The growth mechanism of the Si nanochains is discussed. [DOI: 10.1380/ejssnt.2008.171]
