Direct observation of ZnO nucleation and growth transmission X-ray microscopy

The nucleation and growth of a nanostructure controls its size and morphology, and ultimately its functional properties. Hence it is crucial to investigate growth mechanisms under relevant growth conditions at the nanometer length scale. Here we image the nucleation and growth of electrodeposited Zn...

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Published in:Nanoscale 2016-01, Vol.8 (4), p.1849-1853
Main Authors: Tay, S. E. R, Goode, A. E, Nelson Weker, J, Cruickshank, A. A, Heutz, S, Porter, A. E, Ryan, M. P, Toney, M. F
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Summary:The nucleation and growth of a nanostructure controls its size and morphology, and ultimately its functional properties. Hence it is crucial to investigate growth mechanisms under relevant growth conditions at the nanometer length scale. Here we image the nucleation and growth of electrodeposited ZnO nanostructures in situ , using a transmission X-ray microscope and specially designed electrochemical cell. We show that this imaging technique leads to new insights into the nucleation and growth mechanisms in electrodeposited ZnO including direct, in situ observations of instantaneous versus delayed nucleation. The nucleation and growth of a nanostructure controls its size and morphology, and ultimately its functional properties.
ISSN:2040-3364
2040-3372
DOI:10.1039/c5nr07019h