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Thermoelectric Nanowires by Electrochemical Deposition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 March 2011

Oded Rabin ,
Yu-Ming Lin ,
Stephen B. Cronin  and
Mildred S. Dresselhaus
Oded Rabin
Affiliation:
Dept. of Chemistry. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A
Yu-Ming Lin
Affiliation:
Dept. of Chemistry. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A
Stephen B. Cronin
Affiliation:
Dept. of Physics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A
Mildred S. Dresselhaus
Affiliation:
Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A Dept. of Physics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A
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Abstract

Nanowires made of thermoelectric-relevant materials were grown by electrochemical deposition. Their diameter and ordering are dictated by the porous alumina template that is fabricated on the working electrode prior to the deposition. The composition of the nanowires is controlled by the composition of the electrolyte and the deposition potential. This technique offers unique opportunities regarding the range of geometries and materials that can be employed. The structural and transport properties of these wires will be presented, and comparison will be made to nanowires synthesized by other techniques.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 691: Symposium G – Thermoelectric Materials 2001--Research and Applications , 2001 , G8.20
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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