Sythesis and characterization of copper oxide (CuO) nanowires by VLS technique

In this study, CuO nanowires have been grown on the Cu bases with the technique of Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) accomplishedly. After appraisal phrase with Cu base hydrothermal, it has been supplied to be oxidized in the atmosphere environment and within the tube oven by itself. In this technique, the growth features of nanowires depend upon the diffusion, the hydrothermal method, the facet, the differences of pressure and temperature in the system,the retention time in the system, the thermodynamic bahaviour of the droplet composed and whether the base has a celluar structure or not. For that reason, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and RAMAN have been used for the purpose that the composed nanowires are analyzed reciprocatively. Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer has been also used to be defined the nanostructure in the process of formation of these nanowires. According to experimental findings acquired, it has been observed that the number and size of nanowire have increased in temperature rise (350-400-500-600 centigrade degree), and the heights of the nanowires have increased during the rise of temperature (30-60-120-140 minutes). Consequently, the experimental findings acquired have been mainted that they are in compliance by comparison with other experimental findings and theoretical data.