Synthesis and Characterization of Cu2O Nanowires by a Novel Reduction Route

Advanced MaterialsVolume 14, Issue 1 p. 67-69 Communication Synthesis and Characterization of Cu2O Nanowires by a Novel Reduction Route W.Z. Wang, W.Z. Wang National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorG.H. Wang, G.H. Wang [email protected] National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorX.S. Wang, X.S. Wang Center for Materials Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorY.J. Zhan, Y.J. Zhan National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorY.K. Liu, Y.K. Liu National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorC.L. Zheng, C.L. Zheng National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this author W.Z. Wang, W.Z. Wang National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorG.H. Wang, G.H. Wang [email protected] National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorX.S. Wang, X.S. Wang Center for Materials Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorY.J. Zhan, Y.J. Zhan National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorY.K. Liu, Y.K. Liu National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this authorC.L. Zheng, C.L. Zheng National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093 (China)Search for more papers by this author First published: 07 January 2002 https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-4095(20020104)14:1<67::AID-ADMA67>3.0.CO;2-ZCitations: 424AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract A simple synthesis of high-quality Cu2O, a material of high interest in optics because of its photon exciton interconversion properties, in the form of nanowires (see Figure for a TEM image) is reported by the authors. Reduction of Cu(OH)2, freshly prepared from CuCl2, with hydrazine hydrate in basic solution in the presence of the surfactant polyethylene glycol (PEG) yields Cu2O nanowires 5–8 nm in diameter and 10–20 nm long. Citing Literature Volume14, Issue1January, 2002Pages 67-69 RelatedInformation