Abstract
Single-crystal tetragonal α-MnO2 nanotubes have been successfully synthesized by a facile hydrothermal treatment of KMnO4 in the hydrochloric acid solution. The sample has been characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and orientation dependent Raman spectroscopy, which indicates the nanotubes have high-quality crystalline and shape-dependent optical properties. The morphology evolution of the sample reveals that the nanotubes are formed via the solid nanorod by a chemical etching process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12594-12598 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry C |
Volume | 112 |
Issue number | 33 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Aug 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |