Issue 1, 2013

Scalable synthesis and device integration of self-registered one-dimensional zinc oxide nanostructures and related materials

Abstract

On integrating one-dimensional (1D) nanocrystals (nanowires) to useful devices, in this review article, we provide a background on vapor-based growth processes and how they impact device integration strategies. Successful integration of nanowires to devices and their scalability simply rely on where and how nanowires are formed, how they are interfaced to other device components and how they function. In this direction, we will provide a discussion on developed growth strategies for lateral and standing growth of semiconductor nanostructures and assess their success in addressing current challenges of nanotechnology such as mass integration of nanowires, and the necessary accuracy in their positioning and alignment. In this regard, we highlight some of our recent work on formation of two-dimensional (2D)- and three-dimensional (3D)- nanowire and nanowall arrays and provide an overview of their structural and electro-optical properties. This will be followed by discussing potential applications of such hierarchical assemblies in light generation, photocatalysis and conversion of motion to electricity.

Graphical abstract: Scalable synthesis and device integration of self-registered one-dimensional zinc oxide nanostructures and related materials

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
30 Apr 2012
First published
28 Sep 2012

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2013,42, 342-365

Scalable synthesis and device integration of self-registered one-dimensional zinc oxide nanostructures and related materials

B. Nikoobakht, X. Wang, A. Herzing and J. Shi, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2013, 42, 342 DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35164A

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