Nanowires for energy generation

Hiralal P., ÜNALAN H. E., Amaratunga G. A. J.

NANOTECHNOLOGY, vol.23, no.19, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 19
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1088/0957-4484/23/19/194002
  • Journal Name: NANOTECHNOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

As a result of their morphology, nanowires bring new properties and the promise of performance for a range of electronic devices. This review looks into the properties of nanowires and the multiple ways in which they have been exploited for energy generation, from photovoltaics to piezoelectric generators.