Complex Nanostructures: Synthesis and Energetic Applications

被引：29

作者：

Liu, Xiaohua ^{[1
]}

Lin, Yongjing ^{[1
]}

Zhou, Sa ^{[1
]}

Sheehan, Stafford ^{[1
]}

Wang, Dunwei ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Boston Coll, Merkert Chem Ctr, Dept Chem, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 USA

来源：

ENERGIES | 2010年 / 3卷 / 03期

关键词：

nanostructures; synthesis; solar cells; photoelectrochemical cells; rechargeable batteries; SOLAR-CELLS; GROWTH; TITANIUM; EFFICIENCY; HETEROSTRUCTURES; NANOCRYSTALS; NANOWIRES; HYDROGEN; COST;

D O I：

10.3390/en3030285

中图分类号：

TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];

学科分类号：

0807 ; 0820 ;

摘要：

Connected through single crystalline junctions, low dimensional materials such as nanowires and nanorods form complex nanostructures. These new materials exhibit mechanical strengths and electrical conductivities superior to their constituents while maintaining comparable surface areas, an attribute ideal for energetic applications. More efficient solar cells, higher capacity batteries and better performing photoelectrochemical cells have been built using these materials. This article reviews this exciting new class of materials and covers topics from controlled syntheses to applications in photovoltaics, chemical energy conversion and electrical charge storage. Mechanisms responsible for the improved performance are discussed. The prospect of their applications in a broader energy-related field is analyzed.

引用

页码：285 / 300

页数：16

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