Nano Express
Template-free Synthesis of One-dimensional Cobalt Nanostructures by Hydrazine Reduction Route
Author affiliations
1 National Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Fabrication Technology, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Micro and Nano Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, China
2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, China
Citation and License
Nanoscale Res Lett 2011, 6:58 doi:10.1007/s11671-010-9807-7
Published: 1 October 2010Abstract
One-dimensional cobalt nanostructures with large aspect ratio up to 450 have been prepared via a template-free hydrazine reduction route under external magnetic field assistance. The morphology and properties of cobalt nanostructures were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometer, and vibrating sample magnetometer. The roles of the reaction conditions such as temperature, concentration, and pH value on morphology and magnetic properties of fabricated Co nanostructures were investigated. This work presents a simple, low-cost, environment-friendly, and large-scale production approach to fabricate one-dimensional magnetic Co materials. The resulting materials may have potential applications in nanodevice, catalytic agent, and magnetic recording.
