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Title: Pb nanowire formation on Al/lead zirconate titanate surfaces in high-pressure hydrogen

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4731721· OSTI ID:1047351

Thin films of Al on lead zirconate titanate (PZT) annealed in high-pressure hydrogen at 100C exhibit surface Pb nanowire growth. Wire diameter is approximately 80 nm and length can exceed 100 microns. Based on microstructural analysis using electron microscopy and ion scattering, a vapor-solid scheme with hydrogen as a carrier gas was proposed as a growth mechanism. We expect that these observations may lead to controlled Pb nanowires growth through pattering of the Al film.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1047351
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-82684; JAPIAU; 19201; 43091; 37994; VT0504000; TRN: US201216%%210
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 112, Issue 1; ISSN 0021-8979
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English