Title :
Matrix assisted growth of nanoparticles and nanoporous thin films: An emerging approach
Author :
Steiner, Matthew A. ; Fitz-Gerald, James M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mater. Sci. & Eng., Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Abstract :
Complex inorganic nanoparticles and nanoporous films have been synthesized by ultraviolet decomposition of metal based acetate precursors. Unary, alloyed and oxide crystalline nanoparticles where characterized via transmission electron microscopy.
Keywords :
nanofabrication; nanoparticles; nanophotonics; nanoporous materials; optical films; pulsed laser deposition; transmission electron microscopy; matrix assisted nanoparticle growth; matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation; metal based acetate precursors; nanoporous thin films; pulsed laser deposition; transmission electron microscopy; ultraviolet decomposition; Films; Metals; Nanoparticles; Scanning electron microscopy; Transmission electron microscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
