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Title: Molecular nanowires of 1 nm diameter from capillary filling of single-walled carbon nanotubes

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp991424m· OSTI ID:691292
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  1. Univ. of California, Los Angeles, CA (United States). Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Molecular nanowires inside single-walled carbon nanotubes are produced by capillary filling. Bismuth was drawn into single-walled carbon nanotubes, where it formed single-crystal nanowires of nanometer dimensions. Metal was introduced in its gas, solution, and solid phases, with the solution phase process the most efficient and versatile method of filling. The majority of fillings are one-dimensional nanowires with high length to diameter ratios. The strong capillary effect in single-walled carbon nanotubes should allow these materials to host a wide variety of nanoscale materials.

Sponsoring Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States)
OSTI ID:
691292
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical, Vol. 103, Issue 35; Other Information: PBD: 2 Sep 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English