Synthesis of CO3O4 nanowires on nickel foam by a novel microwave-assisted template-free method

J. Y. Lee, K. N. Hui, C.-L. Yin, K. S. Hui

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    Abstract

    Spinel cobalt oxide (CO3O4) nanowires grown on Ni foam are successfully synthesized using a novel microwave-assisted template-free method. The effect of reaction temperature, concentration of reactants, and reaction time on the morphology and crystalline structures of the prepared nanowires is studied. The present work has demonstrated that uniform CO 3O4 nanowires with diameters of 500-580 nm and lengths of 6-8 μm can be synthesized under proper reaction condition. Moreover, the proposed microwave-assisted template-free method can significantly reduce reaction time, increase reaction efficiency, and provide better control over the geometry of the nanostructures.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    Event18th International Conference on Composites Materials - Jeju, South Korea
    Duration: 21 Aug 201126 Aug 2011

    Conference

    Conference18th International Conference on Composites Materials
    Abbreviated titleICCM 2011
    Country/TerritorySouth Korea
    CityJeju
    Period21/08/1126/08/11

    Keywords

    • Cobalt
    • Foam
    • Nanowire
    • Template-free

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