1. Synthesis and characterization of Mo6S4.5I4.5 nanowires.
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Vrbanic D, Meden A, Novosel B, Pejovnik S, Umek P, Ponikvar M, and Mihailovic D
- Subjects
- Iodine chemistry, Microscopy, Electron, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, Molybdenum chemistry, Nanotechnology, Nanowires ultrastructure, Powder Diffraction, Sulfur chemistry, Thermogravimetry, Nanowires chemistry
- Abstract
We report on the synthesis and characterization of new a nano-wire-like material with chemical formula Mo6S4.5I4.5. The material can be synthesized in a single step reaction from elements in bulk quantities. The material has a fur-like appearance and is composed of nanowires that are weakly bound in bundles. Bundles itself can be dispersed using an ultrasonic bath in various organic solvents and water. Elemental analysis, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis (TG, DTA), and electron microscopy were used to characterize the new material in the shape of nanowires. Due to their monodisperse and metallic nature, molybdenum-sulphur-iodine nanowires are an interesting alternative to carbon nanotubes for some applications.
- Published
- 2007
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