ZnO-coated carbon nanotubes: an enhanced and red-shifted emission band at UV-VIS wavelength

Hua‐Chiang Wen, Chia‐I Hung, Hsin‐Jung Tsai, Chieh-Kien Lu, Yao‐Cheng Lai, Wen‐Kuang Hsu

Journal of Materials Chemistry · 2012 · 27 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

Porous arrays of ZnO-coated carbon nanotubes exhibit multi-excitations and the intensity of light emission at UV wavelengths is significantly enhanced. Carbon diffusion into the oxide is also observed and resultant effects include red-shift and an additional emission centre at 387 nm.

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