Using multilayer precursors to create nanoporous gold and nanoporous iridium thin films with layered architecture

Lei Wang, T. John Balk

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Abstract

Although dealloying is commonly used to fabricate nanoporous (np) metals, with precursor alloy composition and dealloying conditions determining the length scale of ligaments and pores, the technique typically allows limited control over ligament/pore size and design of np geometry. This paper presents a novel approach to creating np metal films with layered structure through the film thickness. This method is demonstrated for Au and Ir alloy films and can successfully control ligament size, spacing, and even orientation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1096-1100
Number of pages5
JournalMetallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science
Volume45
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2014

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DMR-0847693. The authors acknowledge support of the Electron Microscopy Center at the University of Kentucky.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys

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