Field emission performance of graphene-incorporated aluminum-based metal matrix composite.

The 'close proximity' configuration was used for field emission analysis of graphene-incorporated aluminum (Al) composites. The turn-on field was found to be 2 V μm for the AlGr1 (1% graphene (by weight) inside the Al matrix) composite compared to 4.75 V μm for the pristine aluminum sample.

Uncovering the origin of enhanced field emission properties of rGO-MnO heterostructures: a synergistic experimental and computational investigation.

The unique structural merits of heterostructured nanomaterials including the electronic interaction, interfacial bonding and synergistic effects make them attractive for fabricating highly efficient optoelectronic devices. Herein, we report the synthesis of MnO nanorods and a rGO/MnO nano-heterostructure using low-cost hydrothermal and modified Hummers' methods, respectively. Detailed characterization and confirmation of the structural and morphological properties are done X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).

ZnO/CuSCN Nano-Heterostructure as a Highly Efficient Field Emitter: a Combined Experimental and Theoretical Investigation.

We report the synthesis of two-dimensional porous ZnO nanosheets, CuSCN nanocoins, and ZnO/CuSCN nano-heterostructure thin films grown on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates via two simple and low-cost solution chemical routes, i.e., chemical bath deposition and successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction methods.

Enhanced Field Emission Properties of Au/SnSe Nano-heterostructure: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Investigation.

We report the field emission properties of two-dimensional SnSe nanosheets (NSs) and Au/SnSe nano-heterostructure (NHS) prepared by a simple and economical route of one-pot colloidal and sputtering technique. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) analysis reveal surface protrusions and morphology modification of the SnSe NSs by Au deposition. By decorating the SnSe NSs with Au nanoparticles, significant improvement in field emission characteristics were observed.

Controlled Ti seed layer assisted growth and field emission properties of Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 nanowire arrays.

We report on the directed upright growth of ferroelectric (FE) Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 (PZT) nanowire (NW) arrays with large aspect ratios of >60 using a Ti seed layer assisted hydrothermal process over large surface areas on ITO/glass substrates.

Synthesis and characterization of self-assembled nanofiber-bundles of V2O5: their electrochemical and field emission properties.

High-quality self-assembled V(2)O(5) nanofiber-bundles (NBs) are synthesized by a simple and direct hydrothermal method using a vanadium(v) hydroxylamido complex as a vanadium source in the presence of HNO(3). The possible reaction pathway for the formation of V(2)O(5) NBs is discussed and demonstrated that HNO(3) functions both as an oxidizing and as an acidification agent. V(2)O(5) NBs are single-crystals of an orthorhombic phase that have grown along the [010] direction.

Enhanced field-emission from SnO2:WO(2.72) nanowire heterostructures.

The field-emission properties of SnO(2):WO(2.72) hierarchical nanowire heterostructure have been investigated. Nanoheterostructure consisting of SnO(2) nanowires as stem and WO(2.

Controlled growth of well-aligned GaS nanohornlike structures and their field emission properties.

Here, we report the synthesis of vertically aligned gallium sulfide (GaS) nanohorn arrays using simple vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) method. The morphologies of GaS nano and microstructures are tuned by controlling the temperature and position of the substrate with respect to the source material. A plausible mechanism for the controlled growth has been proposed.

Synthesis of single crystalline CdS nanocombs and their application in photo-sensitive field emission switches.

Single crystalline CdS nanocombs were synthesized by a thermal evaporation route. The photo-sensitive field emission current shows a reproducible switching behavior, with a rise in current level of nearly five times the initial preset value of ∼1 μA. An ultra low turn-on field, required to draw an emission current density of ∼0.

Photo-enhanced field emission study of TiO2 nanotubes array.

Aligned TiO(2) nanotubes were synthesized by simple anodization of the Ti foil surface. The as-anodized product is further characterized by SEM, XRD, and PL. The tube inner diameter is found to be ≈ 60-80 nm with the average wall thickness ≈ 30 nm and areal density ≈ 15 × 10(6)/cm(2).