Rational Design and Fabrication of ZnO Nanotubes from Nanowire Templates in a Microwave Plasma System

Abstract

A nanowire−nanocable−nanotube scheme was designed for fabricating tubular ZnO in a microwave plasma system. Depending on optimal reaction conditions, diameters (from submicrometer to nanometer) and wall thicknesses of the tubular ZnOs can be controlled in the process. Data from morphology analyses, X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence spectra and Raman spectroscopy of the as-prepared ZnO nanotubes support the validity of the proposed three-step route for the fabrication of tubular ZnO.