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Title: Research Update: Synthesis, properties, and applications of ultrathin metallic nanowires and associated heterostructures

Journal Article · · APL Materials
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4927797· OSTI ID:1210002

The properties of one-dimensional (1D) nanostructured materials can change considerably and unexpectedly, when their diameters attain the ‘ultrathin’ level, i.e. below 10 nm. Herein, we have summarized recent developments associated with not only the synthesis but also more importantly, the applications of ultrathin 1D nanowires. Specifically, various classes of ultrathin metallic nanowires have been proven to be excellent, high-performing structural motifs as electrocatalysts, superconducting materials, electrical devices, and nano-sized pressure sensors. Moreover, the fabrication of ultrathin-based 0D-1D, 1D-1D, and 1D-2D composite hybrid structures may represent one of the most promising designs for novel architectures in energy storage and conversion, photovoltaic devices, photoconductivity, and photoelectrocatalysis.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC00112704
OSTI ID:
1210002
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1226037; OSTI ID: 1421215
Report Number(s):
BNL-108326-2015-JA
Journal Information:
APL Materials, Journal Name: APL Materials Vol. 3 Journal Issue: 8; ISSN 2166-532X
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 13 works
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