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One-Dimensional SiC Nanostructures: Synthesis and Properties

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One-Dimensional Nanostructures

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology ((LNNST,volume 3))

Abstract

SiC with unique properties, such as wide band gap, excellent thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, high electron mobility, and biocompatibility, promises well for applications in microelectronics and optoelectronics, as well as nanocomposites. The chapter reviews the recent progress on one-dimensional SiC nanostructures in both experimental and theoretical level, including synthesis methods and some properties (field emission, optical, electronic transport, mechanical, photocatalyst, and hydrogen storage) of SiC nanowires. Importantly, some novel results on SiC nanowires were elucidated clearly in our laboratory. Personal remarks end with some views on development and application of one-dimensional SiC nanostructures.

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Zhou, W., Zhang, Y., Niu, X., Min, G. (2008). One-Dimensional SiC Nanostructures: Synthesis and Properties. In: Wang, Z.M. (eds) One-Dimensional Nanostructures. Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, vol 3. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74132-1_2

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