The Synthesis and Photoluminescence of 3C-SiC Nanorods

Abstract

The 3C-SiC nanorods were grown by using carbothermal reduction of SiO2 without any catalyst. The intensive broad photoluminescence peak around 480-500 nm was observed at room temperature. The 3C-SiC nanorods with green-blue emitting light may have great application in display devices and light emitting diodes.