Preparation and synthesis of Ag₂Se nanowires produced by template directed synthesis

We have prepared silver selenide nanowires by a novel synthesis technique. The nanowires were produced through template directed synthesis, in which we used a porous alumina membrane as the template. Silver was deposited on one surface and in the pores close to that surface of the template, followed by electro-deposition of selenium into the pores. Silver selenide nanowires of high quality were produced inside the pores.