Author:Mongwaketsi, N; Ndungu, PG; Nechaev, A; Maaza, M; Sparrow, RDate:Jan 2010Track-etched polymer membranes are typically used as templates in the synthesis of various nanowires or nanotubes arrays. The unique advantages of track-etched membranes, such as uniform pore structure, excellent porosity, easily tailored ...Read more
Author:Mongwaketsi, N; Sparrow, R; Klumperman, B; Maaza, MDate:Jan 2010Understanding growth mechanism of porphyrins nanorods by self assembly and molecular recognition is essential for their successful implementation in nanodevices. Optical spectroscopy and FTIR were used to investigate growth mechanism immediatelay ...Read more