Tailoring the phase transition pathway of Ag 2 Te nanowires via surface confinement: an in situ transmission electron microscopy study

Nanoscale 2026

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Authors: Lei Shangguan, Mingyuan Wang, Huijun Liang, Shuangying Lei, Zhiqun Cheng, Long-Bing He, Litao Sun
DOI: 10.1039/d5nr05320j
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References: 45

Abstract

This study introduces a carbon-encapsulation strategy that alters the phase transition pathway of Ag 2 Te nanowires, which enables a novel transition to Ag 5 Te 3 at 180 °C and Te at 200 °C, forming a Ag 2 Te–Te p–n heterojunction with rectifying behavior.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Phase-change materials and chalcogenides Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Publication details

Journal / source
Nanoscale
Volume
18
Issue
12
Pages
6381–6390
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN