Directed Growth of Branched Nanowire Structures

MRS Bulletin ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Dick ◽  
Knut Deppert ◽  
Lisa S. Karlsson ◽  
Magnus W. Larsson ◽  
Werner Seifert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Metal Nanoparticles ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
General Morphology ◽  
Zinc Blende ◽  
Directed Growth ◽  
Branched Structures ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Crystal

AbstractWe describe the production of hierarchical branched nanowire structures by the sequential seeding of multiple wire generations with metal nanoparticles. Such complex structures represent the next step in the study of functional nanowires, as they increase the potential functionality of nanostructures produced in a self-assembled way. It is possible, for example, to fabricate a variety of active heterostructure segments with different compositions and diameters within a single connected structure. The focus of this work is on epitaxial III-V semiconductor branched nanowire structures, with the two materials GaP and In As used as typical examples of branched structures with cubic (zinc blende) and hexagonal (wurtzite) crystal structures. The general morphology of these structures will be described, as well as the relationship between morphology and crystal structure.

The crystal structure of [Fe2(PIMIC6)(AnthCO2)(CH3CN)]·[Fe2(PIMIC6)(AnthCO2)(CH3CN)0.9(CH2Cl2)0.1]·[Fe2(PIMIC6)(AnthCO2)(OH2)]·0.75CH3CN: a crystallographer's nightmare or a fascinating case of disorder?

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-131
Author(s):  
Sabine Becker
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Structure Refinement ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Asymmetric Unit ◽  
Acid Anion ◽  
Large Crystal ◽  
Disordered Structure ◽  
Disordered Structures ◽  
Structural Database

Refinement of large crystal structures as well as that of disordered structures can be challenging. If both features come together, structure refinement has the potential of becoming a crystallographer's nightmare. Here, the refinement of the large and highly disordered structure of [Fe2(PIMIC6)(AnthCO2)(CH3CN)]·[Fe2(PIMIC6)(AnthCO2)(CH3CN)0.9(CH2Cl2)0.1]·[Fe2(PIMIC6)(AnthCO2)(OH2)]·0.75CH3CN [(1), PIMIC6 is a phenol–imine-based macrocycle, AnthCO2is an anthracene acid anion] is described and discussed. A total of 5311 parameters had to be refined to generate a model that allows for 14 400 possible arrangements of (1) in the asymmetric unit, making this structure one of the most complex structures in the Cambridge Structural Database to date. All disorders are exceptionally well resolved and exhaustive parameterizing affords a refinement model that is unique with respect to the detail of disorder refinement.

Crystal structure of intermetallic phase in Fe–20Cr–4Al–0.5Y alloy by convergent beam electron diffraction

1987 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghavan Ayer ◽  
J. C. Scanlon ◽  
T. A. Ramanarayanan ◽  
R. R. Mueller ◽  
R. Petkovic-Luton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Hexagonal Phase ◽  
Intermetallic Phase ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Rhombohedral Crystal Structure ◽  
Rhombohedral Crystal ◽  
Convergent Beam ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The crystal structure and chemical composition of the intermetallic phase in a Fe-20%Cr-4%Al-0.5%Y (wt. %) alloy were investigated by electron microscopy. Convergent beam diffraction studies revealed that the intermetallic phase forms in three different crystal structures that could coexist in a single grain of the phase. The dominant crystal structure was shown to be hexagonal (a = 0.85, c = 0.84 nm) with a space group most likely to be P63/mmc. Within the hexagonal phase, regions of a rhombohedral crystal structure (a = 0.85, c = 1.26 nm) were observed that had grown in without an apparent phase boundary separating the two crystal structures. The third crystal structure was determined to be monoclinic (a = 0.97, b = 0.85, c = 1.07 nm, and beta = 97.3°) and formed by twinning on the {10$\overline 1$1} planes of the hexagonal phase. The chemical compositions of regions with different crystal structures were comparable and the stoichiometry of the intermetallic phase corresponds to (Fe,Cr)17 (Al,Y)2. The relationship of the observed crystal structures to those previously reported is discussed.

THE CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF TlBa2Ca3Cu4O10.5 and Tl2Ba2CuO6

1989 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.Q. HUANG ◽  
J.K. LIANG ◽  
Y.L. ZHANG ◽  
S.S. XIE ◽  
X.R. CHEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Powder Diffraction ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Atomic Parameters

We reported the crystal structures of TlBa 2 Ca 3 Cu 4 O 10.5 and Tl 2 Ba 2 CuO 6. The atomic parameters were determined by means of X-ray powder diffraction method. We also discussed the relationship between the crystal structure and properties as well as the relation among the crystal structures of the high T c superconductors.

Effect of solution acidity on the crystallization of polychromates in uranyl-bearing systems: synthesis and crystal structures of Rb2[(UO2)(Cr2O7)(NO3)2] and two new polymorphs of Rb2Cr3O10

2021 ◽  
Vol 236 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Evgeny V. Nazarchuk ◽  
Oleg I. Siidra ◽  
Dmitry O. Charkin ◽  
Stepan N. Kalmykov ◽  
Elena L. Kotova
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Hydrothermal Treatment ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Screw Axis ◽  
3D Framework ◽  
Solution Acidity

Abstract Three new rubidium polychromates, Rb2[(UO2)(Cr2O7)(NO3)2] (1), γ-Rb2Cr3O10 (2) and δ-Rb2Cr3O10 (3) were prepared by combination of hydrothermal treatment at 220 °C and evaporation of aqueous solutions under ambient conditions. Compound 1 is monoclinic, P 2 1 / c $P{2}_{1}/c$ , a = 13.6542(19), b = 19.698(3), c = 11.6984(17) Å, β = 114.326(2)°, V = 2867.0(7) Å3, R 1 = 0.040; 2 is hexagonal, P 6 3 / m $P{6}_{3}/m$ , a = 11.991(2), c = 12.828(3) Å, γ = 120°, V = 1597.3(5) Å3, R 1 = 0.031; 3 is monoclinic, P 2 1 / n $P{2}_{1}/n$ , a = 7.446(3), b = 18.194(6), c = 7.848(3) Å, β = 99.953(9)°, V = 1047.3(7) Å3, R 1 = 0.037. In the crystal structure of 1, UO8 bipyramids and NO3 groups share edges to form [(UO2)(NO3)2] species which share common corners with dichromate Cr2O7 groups producing novel type of uranyl dichromate chains [(UO2)(Cr2O7)(NO3)2]2−. In the structures of new Rb2Cr3O10 polymorphs, CrO4 tetrahedra share vertices to form Cr3O10 2− species. The trichromate groups are aligned along the 63 screw axis forming channels running in the ab plane in the structure of 2. The Rb cations reside between the channels and in their centers completing the structure. The trichromate anions are linked by the Rb+ cations into a 3D framework in the structure of 3. Effect of solution acidity on the crystallization of polychromates in uranyl-bearing systems is discussed.

scholarly journals Crystal Chemical Relations in the Shchurovskyite Family: Synthesis and Crystal Structures of K2Cu[Cu3O]2(PO4)4 and K2.35Cu0.825[Cu3O]2(PO4)4

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 807
Author(s):  
Ilya V. Kornyakov ◽  
Sergey V. Krivovichev
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Structural Complexity ◽  
Crystal Chemical ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Complexity Measures ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Family ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Related Compounds

Single crystals of two novel shchurovskyite-related compounds, K2Cu[Cu3O]2(PO4)4 (1) and K2.35Cu0.825[Cu3O]2(PO4)4 (2), were synthesized by crystallization from gaseous phase and structurally characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal structures of both compounds are based upon similar Cu-based layers, formed by rods of the [O2Cu6] dimers of oxocentered (OCu4) tetrahedra. The topologies of the layers show both similarities and differences from the shchurovskyite-type layers. The layers are connected in different fashions via additional Cu atoms located in the interlayer, in contrast to shchurovskyite, where the layers are linked by Ca2+ cations. The structures of the shchurovskyite family are characterized using information-based structural complexity measures, which demonstrate that the crystal structure of 1 is the simplest one, whereas that of 2 is the most complex in the family.

scholarly journals Self-Assembly of Shape-Tunable Oblate Colloidal Particles into Orientationally Ordered Crystals, Glassy Crystals and Plastic Crystals

Soft Matter ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiawei Lu ◽  
Xiangyu Bu ◽  
Xinghua Zhang ◽  
Bing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Colloidal Particles ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Fundamental Question ◽  
The Self ◽  
Plastic Crystals ◽  
Self Assembled ◽  
Glassy Crystals ◽  
The Relationship

The shapes of colloidal particles are crucial to the self-assembled superstructures. Understanding the relationship between the shapes of building blocks and the resulting crystal structures is an important fundamental question....

scholarly journals Spotlight on Alkali Metals: The Structural Chemistry of Alkali Metal Thallides

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1013
Author(s):  
Stefanie Gärtner
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Alkali Metal ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Alkali Metals ◽  
Valence Electron ◽  
Oxidation States ◽  
Valence Electron Concentration ◽  
Base Metals ◽  
Charge Balancing

Alkali metal thallides go back to the investigative works of Eduard Zintl about base metals in negative oxidation states. In 1932, he described the crystal structure of NaTl as the first representative for this class of compounds. Since then, a bunch of versatile crystal structures has been reported for thallium as electronegative element in intermetallic solid state compounds. For combinations of thallium with alkali metals as electropositive counterparts, a broad range of different unique structure types has been observed. Interestingly, various thallium substructures at the same or very similar valence electron concentration (VEC) are obtained. This in return emphasizes that the role of the alkali metals on structure formation goes far beyond ancillary filling atoms, which are present only due to charge balancing reasons. In this review, the alkali metals are in focus and the local surroundings of the latter are discussed in terms of their crystallographic sites in the corresponding crystal structures.

Über einige Beziehungen zwischhen Kristallstrukturen

1956 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 920-934b
Author(s):  
Konrad Schubert
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Spatial Correlation ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Electron Gas ◽  
Lattice Constants ◽  
Hexagonal Close Packed ◽  
Binary Compounds ◽  
Atomic Radii ◽  
Insight Into

In determining structures we use physical propositions in order to find a likely crystal structure. The same propositions are of value for the ordering of known structures into a natural system. The atomic radii form such a proposition. Another proposition is contained in the spatial correlation of electrons in the electron gas. The question is, whether this correlation is of influence on the crystal structure or not. To gain a first insight into this question, it is useful to know whether the crystal structures are physically compatible with a certain spatial correlation of electrons. Some qualitative rules are given to assess the physical possibility of a spatial correlation of electrons in a crystal structure. For the crystal structures of some chemical elements proposals for electron correlation are given. These proposals account for rationalities existing between some lattice constants, e. g. the axial ratios of the hexagonal close packed structures of Co and Zn. The proposals are also applicable to some binary compounds. With regard to these commensurabilities, it seems possible that the examination of the spatial correlation of electrons may lead to a better understanding of the crystal-chemical empiry.

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