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Metallic Nanowires and Nanotubes Prepared by Template Replication

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Size Effects in Nanostructures

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Low dimensional nanostructures represent a hot scientific field nowadays due mainly to the tremendous potential for applications. Low dimensions open the possibilities for both ultra-miniaturization and increase in functionality. Numerous procedures were developed for fabricating such nanostructures. Template replication represents a highly effective method in fabricating metallic nanowires and nanotubes. The approach is characterized by the excellent control in obtaining nano objects with the desired shape and dimensions. A large variety of templates are available ranging from viruses and proteins to nanoporous membranes fabricated by using swift heavy ion accelerators. In the following chapter the main steps involved in employing the method for fabricating metalic nanowires and nanotubes by replicating ion track nanoporous membranes were described. The steps include here membrane fabrication and replication and involve track etching and electrochemical metal deposition. The influence of the process parameters on the properties of the nanoobjects prepared by this approach was reviewed. It was found that simple experimental parameters can be chosen in such a way that the functionality of the nanowires or nanotubes can be finely tuned.

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Matei, E. et al. (2014). Metallic Nanowires and Nanotubes Prepared by Template Replication. In: Kuncser, V., Miu, L. (eds) Size Effects in Nanostructures. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 205. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44479-5_6

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