Electrochemical nanostructured CuBTC/FeBTC MOF composite sensor for enrofloxacin detection

• Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen,
• Tien Dat Doan,
• Huy Hieu Luu,
• Hoang Anh Nguyen,
• Thi Thu Ha Vu,
• Quang Hai Tran,
• Ha Tran Nguyen,
• Thanh Binh Dang,
• Thi Hai Yen Pham and
• Mai Ha Hoang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1522–1535, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.120

• method and characterized using various techniques, including X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The MOF mixture exhibited a particle size ranging from 40 to 100 nm, a high surface area of 1147 m2/g, a pore

• volume of 0.544 cm3/g, and a capillary diameter of 1.50 nm. Additionally, energy-dispersive X-ray mapping demonstrated the uniform distribution of the two MOFs within the electrode composition. The synergistic effect of the electrocatalytic properties of CuBTC and the high conductivity of FeBTC

• -ray spectroscopy (EDX, Horiba 7593-H, England), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, Thermo VG Multilab 2000). Synthesis of CuBTC, FeBTC MOFs CuBTC and FeBTC were synthesized using the solvothermal method as described in our previous reports [37][38]. Specifically, 12 mmol of trimesic acid was

Strain-induced bandgap engineering in 2D ψ-graphene materials: a first-principles study

• Kamal Kumar,
• Nora H. de Leeuw,
• Jost Adam and
• Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1440–1452, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.116

• geometrical structures of graphene obtained from its half and full hydrogenation are called, respectively, graphone [6] and graphane [7]. Zhao et al. have reported the successful synthesis of graphone on a Ni(111) surface [8]. Their X-ray photoelectron diffraction (XPD), temperature programmed desorption (TPD

Ion-induced surface reactions and deposition from Pt(CO)₂Cl₂ and Pt(CO)₂Br₂

• Mohammed K. Abdel-Rahman,
• Patrick M. Eckhert,
• Atul Chaudhary,
• Johnathon M. Johnson,
• Jo-Chi Yu,
• Lisa McElwee-White and
• D. Howard Fairbrother

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1427–1439, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.115

• under steady-state conditions. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and mass spectrometry data from monolayer thick films of Pt(CO)2Cl2 and Pt(CO)2Br2 exposed to 3 keV Ar+, He+, and H2+ ions indicate that deposition is initiated by the desorption of both CO ligands, a process ascribed to momentum

• transformations of precursor thin films. In this approach, the precursor is adsorbed onto a cooled substrate to form 1–2 nm thin films. The effects of ion beam exposure on the thin films are characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to identify changes in the films’ composition and chemical environment

• X-ray irradiation that occurred during the acquisition of a full survey X-ray photoelectron spectrum from 0 to 1100 eV. Analogous to the behavior observed in Figure 2, the Pt 4f envelope broadens and shifts to lower binding energy compared to the parent peaks as a function of increasing ion dose

Various CVD-grown ZnO nanostructures for nanodevices and interdisciplinary applications

• The-Long Phan,
• Le Viet Cuong,
• Vu Dinh Lam and
• Ngoc Toan Dang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1390–1399, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.112

• down to collect white products formed on Si substrates. They were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM, JEOL-6330F) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. Renishaw’s RS and PL spectrometers operating with laser wavelengths of 488 and 325 nm were also employed to study phonon

A biomimetic approach towards a universal slippery liquid infused surface coating

• Ryan A. Faase,
• Madeleine H. Hummel,
• AnneMarie V. Hasbrook,
• Andrew P. Carpenter and
• Joe E. Baio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1376–1389, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.111

• to use. These biomimetic surface functionalization steps were confirmed by several complimentary surface analysis techniques. The wettability of each surface was probed with water contact angle measurements, while the chemical composition of the layer was determined by X-ray photoelectron

• force microscopy (AFM), sum frequency generation spectroscopy (SFG), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Measuring static water contact angles is a straightforward method to determine the relative wettability of a material and allows for a quick check if our surface modifications were successful

• wavenumber range of 1100–1800 cm−1. The spectra were then normalized by dividing the signal by the visible and infrared intensities. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy Spectra were collected on a PHI 5600 system with a hemispherical analyzer and a monochromatic Al Kα (1486.6 eV) X-ray source with an electron

Green synthesis of carbon dot structures from Rheum Ribes and Schottky diode fabrication

• Muhammed Taha Durmus and
• Ebru Bozkurt

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1369–1375, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.110

• TALOS F200S TEM 200 kV, Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZSP, PANalytical X-ray diffractometer, Bruker VERTEX 70v, Specs‐Flex with a standard Al X‐ray source, WITech alpha 300R, VAKSIS PVD Handy, Zeiss Sigma 300, KEITLEY 2400 picoammeter/voltage source, Shimadzu UV-1800 spectrophotometer, and Agilent Technologies

• Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrophotometer were used for transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential measurements, X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), micro-Raman spectroscopy, PVD thermal evaporation, scanning

Investigation of Hf/Ti bilayers for the development of transition-edge sensor microcalorimeters

• Victoria Y. Safonova,
• Anna V. Gordeeva,
• Anton V. Blagodatkin,
• Dmitry A. Pimanov,
• Anton A. Yablokov and
• Andrey L. Pankratov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1353–1361, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.108

• , for example, for the detection of dark matter, as single-photon detectors (X-ray, visible, and infrared ranges) [1], and the detection of individual excimers [2]. One of the new applications is the detection of the recoil energy of 4He atoms evaporated from a superfluid condensate (helium II). This

Interaction of graphene oxide with tannic acid: computational modeling and toxicity mitigation in C. elegans

• Romana Petry,
• James M. de Almeida,
• Francine Côa,
• Felipe Crasto de Lima,
• Diego Stéfani T. Martinez and
• Adalberto Fazzio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1297–1311, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.105

• complete characterization of the GO sample is available in [36]. Atomic force microscopy (AFM), Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to assess size, morphology, number of layers, and surface chemistry of GO. The GO sample used in this study consists of single layers with

• composition analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is 68% of carbon and 32% of oxygen. The functional groups and bonds of carbon are distributed among epoxy/hydroxy (C–O) (52%), carboxyl/esters (C=O) (9.4%), and π–π* (4.2%) moieties, besides graphitic/aromatic carbon (C sp2) (5.7%) and aliphatic

• , to 1.02 ± 0.01 and 1.05 ± 0.005 when the material was incubated in EPA medium without and with TA, respectively (Figure 2b). All Raman spectra were normalized to the intensity of the respective G bands. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) presented the composition of GO surface in the presence of

Mn-doped ZnO nanopowders prepared by sol–gel and microwave-assisted sol–gel methods and their photocatalytic properties

• Cristina Maria Vlăduț,
• Crina Anastasescu,
• Silviu Preda,
• Oana Catalina Mocioiu,
• Simona Petrescu,
• Jeanina Pandele-Cusu,
• Dana Culita,
• Veronica Bratan,
• Ioan Balint and
• Maria Zaharescu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1283–1296, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.104

• crystallization, consistent with the results from XRD and SEM analyses. Additionally, bands at 3437 and 1613 cm−1 correspond to the vibrational modes of hydroxy groups (OH) bonded to the surface of the ZnO powders. X-ray diffraction The crystalline structure of the samples thermally treated at 500 °C was analyzed

• using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The resulting XRD patterns, shown in Figure 6a, indicate that the samples are polycrystalline and single-phase. This single phase corresponds well to the data from ICDD file no. 36-1451 of zincite ZnO. ZnO has a wurtzite-type structure and crystallizes in the hexagonal P63

• 10 and 20 kV in high vacuum mode. X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements were carried out using an Ultima IV diffractometer (Rigaku Corp., Japan) equipped with parallel beam optics, using Cu Kα radiation (λ = 1.5418 Å) at 40 kV and 30 mA over the 2θ range of 25–80° at a scanning rate of 2°/min with a

The role of a tantalum interlayer in enhancing the properties of Fe₃O₄ thin films

• Hai Dang Ngo,
• Vo Doan Thanh Truong,
• Van Qui Le,
• Hoai Phuong Pham and
• Thi Kim Hang Pham

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1253–1259, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.101

• morphological, structural, and magnetic properties of the deposited samples were characterized with atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, and vibrating sample magnetometry. The polycrystalline Fe3O4 film grown on MgO/Ta/SiO2/Si(100) presented very interesting morphology and structure characteristics

• films on three different types of substrates, namely an amorphous SiO2/Si(100) substrate, a single crystal MgO(100) substrate, and a buffer layer consisting of MgO/Ta/SiO2/Si(100). The properties of Fe3O4 thin films were analyzed using atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), and

• (400) peaks [26][27]: where n is the order of diffraction (n = 1) and λ is the X-ray wavelength (Cu Kα, λ = 1.5406 Å). The lattice constant a of the three Fe3O4 samples was determined by [27][28]: The microstrain in these samples can be calculated from the lattice constant a above by using the

Dual-functionalized architecture enables stable and tumor cell-specific SiO₂NPs in complex biological fluids

• Iris Renata Sousa Ribeiro,
• Raquel Frenedoso da Silva,
• Romênia Ramos Domingues,
• Adriana Franco Paes Leme and
• Mateus Borba Cardoso

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1238–1252, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.100

Realizing active targeting in cancer nanomedicine with ultrasmall nanoparticles

• André F. Lima,
• Giselle Z. Justo and
• Alioscka A. Sousa

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1208–1226, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.98

• function as a more conventional NP platform in nanomedicine applications [18][21][22][38][39][40]. In diagnostic applications, usNPs have been employed in diverse imaging modalities, including optical imaging [41][42], X-ray computer tomography [43], photoacoustic imaging [41][44], magnetic resonance

• particles at 4 h p.i., highlighting the superior efficacy of the active targeting strategy over EPR-based passive targeting. X-ray irradiation of tumor-bearing mice treated with targeted AuNCs demonstrated a significant enhancement in radiotherapy effectiveness (Figure 5C). In combination, the selective

Photocatalytic methane oxidation over a TiO₂/SiNWs p–n junction catalyst at room temperature

• Qui Thanh Hoai Ta,
• Luan Minh Nguyen,
• Ngoc Hoi Nguyen,
• Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen and
• Dai Hai Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1132–1141, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.92

• respective limitations. This study offers new insights into the design of an efficient system for OCM. Results and Discussion Structural and morphological properties For understanding the crystalline structure of TiO2 and SiNWs, X-ray diffraction patterns were recorded as displayed in Figure 1. The XRD

• properties of as-synthesized samples were analyzed using an X-ray diffraction system (XRD, Rigaku, SmartLab) with a 2θ range of 20–80° and a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM, Hitachi, S-4700). The absorption properties of the thin films were analyzed using a diffuse reflectance UV–vis

Direct electron beam writing of silver using a β-diketonate precursor: first insights

• Katja Höflich,
• Krzysztof Maćkosz,
• Chinmai S. Jureddy,
• Aleksei Tsarapkin and
• Ivo Utke

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1117–1124, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.90

• in a field-emission Hitachi S-4800 SEM. The chemical composition of the deposits was determined using energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy using a Hitachi S-4800 SEM equipped with an EDAX Genesis 4000 detector and a Tescan Mira dual-beam instrument with an EDAX EDX system. To prove for

• the formation mechanism of the interfacial silver layer deserves further in-depth studies, which are beyond the scope of this article. These studies would involve surface science approaches using mass spectrometry and/or other spectroscopic techniques, such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and

Unveiling the potential of alginate-based nanomaterials in sensing technology and smart delivery applications

• Shakhzodjon Uzokboev,
• Khojimukhammad Akhmadbekov,
• Ra’no Nuritdinova,
• Salah M. Tawfik and
• Yong-Ill Lee

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1077–1104, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.88

• a monolayer of gas coverage. The surface area of nanomaterials can also be determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and secondary ion mass spectroscopy [64][65]. Zeta potential: The zeta potential of nanoparticles can be calculated from the electrophoretic mobility of particles in a particular

Effect of wavelength and liquid on formation of Ag, Au, Ag/Au nanoparticles via picosecond laser ablation and SERS-based detection of DMMP

• Sree Satya Bharati Moram,
• Chandu Byram and
• Venugopal Rao Soma

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1054–1069, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.86

• -dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Furthermore, NPs of various sizes ranging from 6 to 35 nm were loaded onto a filter paper by a simple and effective drop-casting approach to achieve flexible surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates/sensors. These substrates were tested using a simple, portable

• imaging due to the nonconductive nature of the FP substrate. FESEM energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) mapping investigations were conducted on Ag/Au alloy NPs deposited on a Si substrate by drop casting 10 µL to avoid confusion in the data caused by the Au coating. Transmission electron microscopy

Entry of nanoparticles into cells and tissues: status and challenges

• Kirsten Sandvig,
• Tore Geir Iversen and
• Tore Skotland

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1017–1029, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.83

• imaging (i.e., positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), optical/fluorescence, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT; using X-ray) and ultrasound imaging), and the spatial resolution, depth of imaging, sensitivity, and advantages

Atomistic insights into the morphological dynamics of gold and platinum nanoparticles: MD simulations in vacuum and aqueous media

• Evangelos Voyiatzis,
• Eugenia Valsami-Jones and
• Antreas Afantitis

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 995–1009, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.81

• possess a higher level of crystallinity than the gold counterparts under the same conditions because of the stronger cohesive forces that drive the crystallization process. This observation is also supported by the simulated X-ray powder diffraction patterns of the nanomaterials. The larger NPs have a

• [53]. A combined molecular dynamics and X-ray diffraction analysis of gold NPs has been carried out by Kamiński et al. [54]. The dynamical stability and vibrational properties of Pt nanoclusters by ab initio methods were investigated by Maldonado et al. [55]. A comprehensive review of Pt NPs has been

• their energy interactions. The morphological changes in the NPs are measured using both atomic parameters, such as the coordination number and the Berry parameter, and cluster parameters, such as the X-ray powder diffraction pattern and the asphericity parameter. Furthermore, we extract qualitative

Facile synthesis of Fe-based metal–organic frameworks from Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles and their application for CO₂/N₂ separation

• Van Nhieu Le,
• Hoai Duc Tran,
• Minh Tien Nguyen,
• Hai Bang Truong,
• Toan Minh Pham and
• Jinsoo Kim

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 897–908, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.74

• and yield of the as-prepared MIL-100(Fe) materials, including thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) measurements, determination of textural properties, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

• Information File 1. Characterizations The materials’ crystalline structure was identified via room-temperature powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) patterns from a MiniFlex600 system (Rigaku, Japan). The scan covered a 2θ range of 3–40° at a speed of 6°·min−1. Information regarding the morphologies of Fe2O3 and M

Intermixing of MoS₂ and WS₂ photocatalysts toward methylene blue photodegradation

• Maryam Al Qaydi,
• Nitul S. Rajput,
• Michael Lejeune,
• Abdellatif Bouchalkha,
• Mimoun El Marssi,
• Steevy Cordette,
• Chaouki Kasmi and
• Mustapha Jouiad

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 817–829, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.68

• , the positions of the E12g and A1g vibrational modes in the composite sample did not exhibit any noticeable shifts compared to the observed peaks in individual samples as reported in previous studies [26]. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) diagram shown in Figure 2a exhibits the diffraction peaks at 14.25

• additional peaks observed in all XRD diagrams at ≈37° and ≈69° positions are due to the silicon substrate. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) survey scans and high-resolution scans for all samples are presented in Figure 3a–j. All XPS analyses were first calibrated using the C 1s peak of carbon at

• experiments, we weighed the samples using a sensitive electronic balance (Secura microbalance, Sartorius) with an accuracy down to 0.01 mg. Structural, crystalline, and vibrational properties of the fabricated materials were examined utilizing X-ray diffraction (D8 Discover diffractometer, Bruker) with a Kα

Electrospun polysuccinimide scaffolds containing different salts as potential wound dressing material

• Veronika Pálos,
• Krisztina S. Nagy,
• Rita Pázmány,
• Krisztina Juriga-Tóth,
• Bálint Budavári,
• Judit Domokos,
• Dóra Szabó,
• Ákos Zsembery and
• Angela Jedlovszky-Hajdu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 781–796, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.65

• polymer-based systems (<500 nm). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy was applied to verify the presence of salts in the scaffolds and to determine the interaction between the salt and the polymer. Another analysis, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, was carried out to determine strontium and zinc

• . Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy Scanning electron microscopy images were taken to determine the fiber diameters of salt-containing polymer scaffolds. They were made at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Polymer Technology, applying a

• FTIR analysis, we used an energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) detector during the SEM measurements to show the presence of salts in the fibers. The EDX spectra were taken at a voltage of 15 kV. Mechanical properties A mechanical testing machine (4952, Instron, USA) and the associated software

Effect of repeating hydrothermal growth processes and rapid thermal annealing on CuO thin film properties

• Monika Ozga,
• Eunika Zielony,
• Aleksandra Wierzbicka,
• Anna Wolska,
• Marcin Klepka,
• Marek Godlewski,
• Bogdan J. Kowalski and
• Bartłomiej S. Witkowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 743–754, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.62

• characterized using an analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM) Hitachi SU-70 with the X-ray microanalysis system (EDX) enabling composition analysis (Thermo Fisher Pathfinder system with a silicon drift detector). Additionally, in the study, a scanning probe microscope (Dimension Icon, Bruker) was used

• underwent structural analysis using a high-resolution X-ray diffractometer X’Pert Pro MRD (Panalytical) equipped with a Cu anode (λ = 1.54060 Å). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements were conducted utilizing a Scienta R4000 hemispherical analyzer with a pass energy of 200 eV and monochromatic

Level set simulation of focused ion beam sputtering of a multilayer substrate

• Alexander V. Rumyantsev,
• Nikolai I. Borgardt,
• Roman L. Volkov and
• Yuri A. Chaplygin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 733–742, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.61

• understanding of the sputtering process, the distribution of oxygen atoms in the redeposited layer derived from the numerical data was compared with the corresponding elemental map acquired by energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis. Keywords: electron microscopy; focused ion beam; level set simulation

• devices including Fresnel zone plates [4], X-ray lenses [5], optical tweezers [6], and plasmonic antennas [7]. The application of the FIB method is not limited to patterning single-component targets. This technique can also be employed for the modification of multilayer substrates. Depending on the task

• -dispersive X-ray microanalysis with a focus on the distribution of oxygen atoms in the redeposited layer, which was recognized in the elemental map acquired for silicon, oxygen and gallium by the presence of Ga atoms. Subsequent analysis of silicon and oxygen concentrations was performed only in the gallium

Simultaneous electrochemical determination of uric acid and hypoxanthine at a TiO₂/graphene quantum dot-modified electrode

• Vu Ngoc Hoang,
• Dang Thi Ngoc Hoa,
• Nguyen Quang Man,
• Le Vu Truong Son,
• Le Van Thanh Son,
• Vo Thang Nguyen,
• Le Thi Hong Phong,
• Ly Hoang Diem,
• Kieu Chan Ly,
• Ho Sy Thang and
• Dinh Quang Khieu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 719–732, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.60

• composite (TiO2/GQDs) obtained by in situ synthesis of GQDs, derived from coffee grounds, and peroxo titanium complexes was used as electrode modifier in the simultaneous electrochemical determination of uric acid and hypoxanthine. The TiO2/GQDs material was characterized by photoluminescence, X-ray

• diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray mapping. The TiO2/GQDs-GCE exhibits better electrochemical activity for uric acid and hypoxanthine than GQDs/GCE or TiO2/GCE in differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) measurements. Under optimized

• provided by the Merck company, Germany. Stock solutions of URI and HYP were prepared prior to use. Equipment The X-ray diffraction patterns of the suspensions of GQDs, peroxo titanium complexes, and TiO2/GQDs were recorded on a D8 Advance, Bruker, Germany with background subtraction. The morphologies of

Elastic modulus of β-Ga₂O₃ nanowires measured by resonance and three-point bending techniques

• Annamarija Trausa,
• Sven Oras,
• Sergei Vlassov,
• Mikk Antsov,
• Tauno Tiirats,
• Andreas Kyritsakis,
• Boris Polyakov and
• Edgars Butanovs

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 704–712, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.58

• of the synthesised NWs were investigated using X-ray diffraction, transmission and scanning electron microscopies. The resonance tests yielded the mean elastic modulus of 34.5 GPa, while 75.8 GPa mean value was obtained via three-point bending. The measured elastic moduli values indicate the need for

• -Ga2O3 NW synthesis methods and detailed post-examination of their mechanical properties before considering their application in future nanoscale devices. Results For structural analysis of the as-grown NW arrays on Si(100)/SiO2 substrates, X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements were conducted. The marked

• information on the crystalline structure of NWs. Fast Fourier transformation was performed on the obtained TEM images to determine crystalline orientations. The structure was also analysed using XRD on a Rigaku MiniFlex 600 X-ray powder diffractometer. The measurements were conducted in Bragg–Brentano θ/2θ