Three-dimensional Aerographite-GaN hybrid networks: single step fabrication of porous and mechanically flexible materials for multifunctional applications.
Three dimensional (3D) elastic hybrid networks built from interconnected nano- and microstructure building units, in the form of semiconducting-carbonaceous materials, are potential candidates for advanced technological applications. However, fabrication of these 3D hybrid networks by simple and versatile methods is a challenging task due to the involvement of complex and multiple synthesis processes. In this paper, we demonstrate the growth of Aerographite-GaN 3D hybrid networks using ultralight and extremely porous carbon based Aerographite material as templates by a single step hydride vapor phase epitaxy process. The GaN nano- and microstructures grow on the surface of Aerographite tubes and follow the network architecture of the Aerographite template without agglomeration. The synthesized 3D networks are integrated with the properties from both, i.e., nanoscale GaN structures and Aerographite in the form of flexible and semiconducting composites which could be exploited as next generation materials for electronic, photonic, and sensors applications.
Institute for Materials Science, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, Kaiserstr. 2, D-24143 Kiel, Germany.
Arnim
A
Schuchardt
1] National Center for Materials Study and Testing, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova [2] Department of Physics and Engineering, State University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova [3] Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
Tudor
T
Braniste
Institute for Materials Science, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, Kaiserstr. 2, D-24143 Kiel, Germany.
Yogendra K
YK
Mishra
Institute for Materials Science, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, Kaiserstr. 2, D-24143 Kiel, Germany.
Mao
M
Deng
Institute of Polymers and Composites, Hamburg University of Technology, Denickestr, 15, D-21073 Hamburg, Germany.
Matthias
M
Mecklenburg
School of Physics, University of New South Wales, NSW 2052 Sydney, Australia.
Marion A
MA
Stevens-Kalceff
1] National Center for Materials Study and Testing, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova [2] Department of Physics and Engineering, State University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova [3] Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
Simion
S
Raevschi
Institute of Polymers and Composites, Hamburg University of Technology, Denickestr, 15, D-21073 Hamburg, Germany.
Karl
K
Schulte
Institute for Materials Science, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, Kaiserstr. 2, D-24143 Kiel, Germany.
Lorenz
L
Kienle
Institute for Materials Science, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, Kaiserstr. 2, D-24143 Kiel, Germany.
Rainer
R
Adelung
1] National Center for Materials Study and Testing, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova [2] Department of Physics and Engineering, State University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova [3] Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
Ion
I
Tiginyanu