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JRK. In an attempt to create more uniform distribution of nanorods, the polymer PEI (polyethyleneimine) was added to the solution in a haphazard fashion.
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JRK • In an attempt to create more uniform distribution of nanorods, the polymer PEI (polyethyleneimine) was added to the solution in a haphazard fashion. • Surprisingly, this resulted in high quality nanorods with very little “junk”. The idea came from a paper which used this process on aligned nanowire films. • We have found that in our solution synthesis, which I would refer to as a spatially uniform synthesis, this polymercan produce tapered nanorods with very little amorphous “junk”. Polymer Based Synthesis
JRK • Confirmation of polymer’s efficacy. Sample 1. Polymer Based Synthesis
JRK • Attempt to replicate results successful. Sample 2. Polymer Based Synthesis
JRK • Continue to work on the Matlab Program. • Prepare an experiment for manipulating polymer-based synthesis. • Attempt a CVD run, and prepare an experiment based on distance. What’s Next?