Synthesis of copper dendrite nanostructures by a sonoelectrochemical method

Chemistry. 2008;14(15):4696-703. doi: 10.1002/chem.200701744.

Abstract

Copper dendrites have been prepared by a sonoelectrochemical process from an aqueous solution of Cu(2+) in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol. A SEM image of the morpholohy of the copper formed on the electrode after one electric pulse is presented. A subsequent sonic pulse removes the copper from the electrode surface, cleaning it for the next step. The formation of the dendrites is accounted for by the "drying-mediated self-assembly of nanoparticles" theory.

MeSH terms

  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol / chemistry
  • Solutions / chemistry
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Solutions
  • Water
  • Copper
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol