Acta Phys. -Chim. Sin. ›› 2002, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (10): 930-933.doi: 10.3866/PKU.WHXB20021013

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Preparation and Characterization of Fe Nanowire Arrays in Porous Anodic Aluminum

Yao Su-Wei;Chi Guang-Jun;Cui Lan;Fan Jun;Zhang Wei-Guo;Wang Hong-Zhi   

  1. College of Chemical Engineering and Technology;College of Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072;Changdian Hospital, Anshan Steel and Iron Group, Anshan 114000
  • Received:2001-12-24 Revised:2002-03-19 Published:2002-10-15
  • Contact: Yao Su-Wei E-mail:gongzl@public.tpt.tj.cn

Abstract: Fe nanowire arrays have been prepared by electrodeposition in porous anodic aluminum oxide template from a composite electrolyte solution. These nanowires have uniform diameter of approximate 25 nm. The micrographs and crystal structures of Fe nanowires are studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM),selected-area electron diffraction (SAED),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).It is found that each nanowire is essentially a single crystal and has a different orientation in the array.

Key words: Electrodeposition, Fe nanowires, Single crystal, Template