Gold Ultrathin Nanowires
Gold Ultrathin Nanowires were observed in air. Nanowires are a new material that is expected to be applied in areas such as pressure sensors and nanocoils.
The structure of the nanowires supported on a substrate was observed (Figs. 1 and 2), as was a bundle structure formed by a number of nanowires (Fig. 3).
The image in Fig. 3 is a superposition of height and phase images, which clearly shows the bundle structure of nanowires.
(Sample provided by: Dr. Yamazoe, Tsukuda Laboratory, School of Science, the University of Tokyo)
References: Ryo Takahata, et al.,J. Am. Chem. Soc.2014, 136, 8489-8491.