Abstract
This paper provides a review of the synthesis techniques that are used to produce nanostructured silicon carbide. The synthesis methods, consisting of carbothermal reduction, chemical vapor deposition, laser ablation, sol-gel and microwave heating are described. The silicon carbide properties and application are also explained. The paper then discusses the limitations of previous studies which involved complicated equipment and processes, that limit their further application and act as a barrier to further research and development in many fields.
Highlights
Nanotechnology has been increasingly matured following intensive efforts by materials scientists, physicists, chemists and engineers who have been inspired by its importance in both basic research and technological applications
Nanotechnology has stimulated attention of many researchers worldwide and is said to be revolutionary, replacing conventional materials science. This interesting scientific research area became a phenomenon in the past decades when lijima had set a remarkable milestone with his first discovery of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in 1991 [2], [3]
This paper has reviewed several synthesis techniques that have been used to produce silicon carbide nanostructured material
Summary
Nanotechnology has been increasingly matured following intensive efforts by materials scientists, physicists, chemists and engineers who have been inspired by its importance in both basic research and technological applications. In the case of nanoelectronics, the related semiconductor research has been the most important driving force [1] In this modern day, nanotechnology has stimulated attention of many researchers worldwide and is said to be revolutionary, replacing conventional materials science. Nanotechnology has stimulated attention of many researchers worldwide and is said to be revolutionary, replacing conventional materials science This interesting scientific research area became a phenomenon in the past decades when lijima had set a remarkable milestone with his first discovery of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in 1991 [2], [3]. Significant number of research works were recorded with large number of articles published internationally [5] This shows nanotechnology has become a widespread relevant materials science study which has been explored by researchers and scientists alike. These 2D nanostructures, especially nanoporous materials have been studied for their applications in biosensors, nanophotonic and nanoelectronic applications. 1D nanostructures are known to exhibit quantum confinement effect like 0D nanostructures but for 1D nanostructures, the charge carriers can only travel in one direction along the wire, making them useful as interconnects and critical devices in nanoelectronic and nanooptoelectronic applications[10]–[12]
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