Self-assembled growth of MgO nanosheet arrays via a micro-arc oxidation technique

  • T. Qiu
  • , X. L. Wu*
  • , F. Y. Jin
  • , A. P. Huang
  • , Paul K. Chu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Unique magnesia (MgO) nanosheet arrays were fabricated via a promising micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technique on the surface of magnesium alloy. The non-uniform patterning of oxygen evolution on the sample surface and trapping of gas bubbles in the growing film are associated with the formations of the sheet and flower-like structures. These MgO structures may be useful in reinforcing composite materials or in further modifying other nanostructures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3987-3990
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume253
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Feb 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Fabrication
  • MgO nanosheet
  • Micro-arc oxidation technique

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