Single-Crystalline α-Al<sub>2</sub> O<sub>3</sub> Nanotubes Converted from Al<sub>4</sub> O<sub>4</sub> C Nanowires.

Li, Y B; Bando, Y; Golberg, D · Adv Mater · 2005

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Single-crystalline Al<sub>4</sub> O<sub>4</sub> C nanowires can be synthesized at a high yield via a simple high-temperature solid reaction. A two-step method has been developed to convert the prepared nanowires into single-crystalline α-Al<sub>2</sub> O<sub>3</sub> nanotubes. These nanotubes may find high-temperature applications due to their unmatched refractory properties.