Nb-doped WS2 nanotubes

Y. Q. Zhu, W. K. Hsu, S. Firth, M. Terrones, R. J.H. Clark, H. W. Kroto, D. R.M. Walton

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Abstract

Nb-doped WS2 nanotubes, typically W1-xNbxS2(x≤0.2), generated by heating Nb2O5-coated W18O49 nanorods in H2S at 1100°C, contain more structural defects within the layers than do pure WS2 nanotubes. The tube tips are invariably closed. The presence of Nb appears to inhibit nanotube formation. A two-stage process is proposed to account for the observed doped nanotube growth.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)15-21
Number of pages7
JournalChemical Physics Letters
Volume342
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 6 2001

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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