Research field
Nano fabrication and novel phenomena at the nanoscale
We are investigating nanostructures, in particular inorganic materials and carbon. We focus on fabricating novel nanostructures by means of various crystal growth techniques. Utilizing advanced electron microscopy and associated experimental techniques, we reveal their formation mechanisms and properties. We are also interested in new phenomena at the nanoscale.
- Rectangular MWCNTs
- Carbon nanotetrahedra
- Carbon nanofoam
- Konpeito-shaped SiC particles
- Si nanochains
- Nanoneedles of Si or SiGe
- Beta-Fe silicide nanowires
- Splitting and joining in MWCNT growth
- Coaxial multiple growth of MWCNTs
- Flattening of CNTs via the "origami" mechanism
- CNT formation by Joule heating of nanowires
- Random walk in nanowire growth
- Resistance switching in SiC nanowires/Au nanoparticle system
- Non-Gaussian fluctuation in conductance of Si nanochains