Nanostructure of GaN and SiC Nanowires Based on Carbon Nanotubes

Abstract

The nanostructure of GaN and SiC nanowires produced by carbon nanotube confined reaction has been studied by means of high-resolution electron microscopy, microanalysis, and microdiffraction. The GaN nanowire is a single crystal with fewer defects and the SiC nanowire is a β–SiC crystal with heavy layer sequence faults. Considering experimental results, a possible reaction path for making GaN is suggested.