Microstructure and interdiffusion of template-synthesized Au/Sn/Au junction nanowires

Jin Guo Wang, Ming Liang Tian, Thomas E. Mallouk, Moses H.W. Chan

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Abstract

Microstructure and interdiffusion of striped Au/ Sn/Au nanowires grown by sequential electrodeposition of Au and Sn in porous polycarbonate membranes were investigated by X-ray diffraction, HRTEM, STEM, EDS, and electrical transport measurements. The Au/Sn junctions were found to contain two intermetallic phases: AuSn, and AuSn4. Mechanisms for the formation of these intermetallic phases and the effect of these phases on the superconductivity of striped nanowires were discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1313-1318
Number of pages6
JournalNano letters
Volume4
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2004

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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