Synthesis of Nanoscale Heterostructures Comprised of Metal Nanowires, Carbon Nanotubes, and Metal Nanoparticles: Investigation of Their Structure and Electrochemical Properties

<div>SEM images and EDS for NW-CNT heterostructures. (a) Vertically aligned array of NW-CNT heterostructures over a large area substrate after being released from porous template. (b) Various segments of heterostructures analyzed using EDS. (c) CNT segment for the array shown in (a). (e) CNT tips with catalyst Ni nanoparticle within the core. (f) Ni nanowire segment and CNT junctions. (g) Disconnected nanowire segments after the CVD growth process.</div>

Journal of Nanomaterials

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Figure 4: Synthesis of Nanoscale Heterostructures Comprised of Metal Nanowires, Carbon Nanotubes, and Metal Nanoparticles: Investigation of Their Structure and Electrochemical Properties 

Figure 4 | Synthesis of Nanoscale Heterostructures Comprised of Metal Nanowires, Carbon Nanotubes, and Metal Nanoparticles: Investigation of Their Structure and Electrochemical Properties 