Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol.108, No.23, 7744-7747, 2004
Control growth of one-dimensional nanostructures of organic materials
We have developed a useful and experimentally easy way using organic molecule AQ (9,10-anthraquinone) powders under controlled conditions in the presence of a catalyst to directly fabricate AQ nanotube junctions, nanotubes, and nanorods. The approach should have an outstanding potential in providing customized nanotubes and nantube junctions for a broad range of applications in nanoscience.