Shalav, AviElliman, Robert2015-12-13November 29781605114910http://hdl.handle.net/1885/81318In this study we apply reaction thermodynamics to show that a significant volatile hydroxide vapor partial pressure forms at a metal-oxide interface and is a likely precursor source for nanowire growth. The growth of WO3 and CuO nanowires are used as exam201310.1557/opl.2012.16512015-12-11