title: In situ generation of the silica shell layer--key factor to the simple high yield synthesis of silver nanowires.
abstract: a-Silica encapsulated silver nanowires (diameter of 25 +/- 5 nm, average length of 10 mum) have been synthesized by reacting (Me3Si)4Si with AgNO3 in nearly quantitative yield. Formation of the a-silica shell layer (1-3 nm) in situ appears to be one of the most important factors in this simple process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30050, R.O.C.
authors.forename: Chih-Hao
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Hsia
authors.forename: Ming-Yu
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Yen
authors.forename: Chu-Chun
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Hsin-Tien
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Chiu
authors.forename: Chi-Young
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lee