Title of article :
Formation of Molybdenum Oxide Nano-whiskers during Heating Compressed Powder
Author/Authors :
Shafiei, S.M.M Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) , Salahi, E Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) , Tayebi fard, S.A Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC)
Abstract :
In this study the synthesis of molybdenum oxide nano-whiskers with circular cross-section is performed. In some areas, it was observed that also some whiskers have open tips exhibiting their hollow structures. These whiskers have side dimensions ranging 2-5 μm with an average diameter in the nanometer rang. The structure suggested the vapor-liquid-solid growth mechanism (VLS). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to characterize microstructure evolution of specimens treated by heating processes.
Keywords :
molybdenum oxide , Whiskers , VLS mechanism , synthesis
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
