A facile one-step approach for the synthesis and assembly of copper and copper-oxide nanocrystals

Mahmud Diab, Brian Moshofsky, Ilan Jen-La Plante, Taleb Mokari

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Abstract

A simple one-step approach for the formation of close packed films of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles is described. Thermal decomposition of copper cupferrate, a single-source precursor, on silicon produces a well-controlled, assembled film of Cu nanocrystals. Upon oxidation, Cu 2O is formed with retention of the assembly. Similarly, the thermal decomposition of manganese cupferrate results in the formation of porous MnO nanowires. Various solvents were used to examine their influence on the composition and assembly of the nanoparticles. This approach enables an easy and reproducible process for the synthesis and assembly of metal oxide nanostructures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11626-11630
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry
Volume21
Issue number31
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Aug 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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