Abstract:

ZnS and C₆₀ nanowire arrays were fabricated with a hydrothermal method using porous aluminum oxide membrane as templates in a tank of pressure at certain temperature. Images of ZnS and C₆₀ nanowires are obtained by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) respectively. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectrum and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) are employed to study morphology and chemical composition of the nanowires. The results indicate that all ZnS and C₆₀ nanowires have ordered nano-array structure, and ZnS has a polycrystalline structure. Fluorescence spectroscopy was determined by 332 nm UV-light, and had a special fluorescence property with a strong characteristic emission appearing at 519 nm. The action mechanism of alumina template on the growing and its application prospects are investigated. 

Key words: porous alumina template; hydrothermal method; nanowire array; fluorescence spectra