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| Author |
Li, Y.; Tan, H.; Lebedev, O.; Verbeeck, J.; Biermans, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
| Title |
Insight into the growth of multiple branched MnOOH nanorods |
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A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2010 |
Publication |
Crystal growth & design |
Abbreviated Journal |
Cryst Growth Des |
| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2969-2976 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Multiple branched manganese oxide hydroxide (MnOOH) nanorods prepared by a hydrothermal process were extensively studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). A model of the branch formation is proposed together with a study of the interface structure. The sword-like tip plays a crucial role for the nanorods to form different shapes. Importantly, the branching occurs at an angle of around either 57 degrees or 123 degrees. Specifically, a (111) twin plane can only be formed at the interface with a 123 degrees angle. The interfaces formed with a 57 degrees angle usually contain edge dislocations. Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) demonstrates that the whole crystal has a uniform chemical composition. Interestingly, an epitaxial growth of Mn3O4 at the radial surface was also observed under electron beam irradiation; this is because of the rough purification of the products. The proposed mechanism is expected to shed light on the branched/dendrite nanostructure growth and to provide opportunities for further novel nanomaterial structure growth and design. |
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000279422700027 |
Publication Date |
2010-06-08 |
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| ISSN |
1528-7483;1528-7505; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.055 |
Times cited |
41 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.055; 2010 IF: 4.390 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83886UA @ admin @ c:irua:83886 |
Serial |
1672 |
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