Synthesis of Au microwires by selective oxidation of Au–W thin-film composition spreads
We report on the stress-induced growth of Au microwires out of a surrounding Au–W matrix by selective oxidation, in view of a possible application as 'micro-Velcro'. The Au wires are extruded due to the high compressive stress in the tungsten oxide formed by oxidation of elemental W. The s...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Science and Technology of Advanced Materials |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1468-6996/14/1/015003 |