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Ultraviolet photodetection of flexible ZnO nanowire sheets in polydimethylsiloxane polymer

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2012
ZnO nanowires are normally exposed to an oxygen atmosphere to achieve high performance in UV photodetection. In this work we present results on a UV photodetector fabricated using a flexible ZnO nanowire sheet embedded in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), a ...
Jinzhang Liu, Nunzio Motta, Soonil Lee
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Deciphering Intricacies in Directional CO2 Conversion From Electrolysis to CO2 Batteries

Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.
This review will delve into the inherent connections and distinctions of CO2‐directed conversion in ECO2RR and CO2 batteries, in terms of product types, catalyst selection, catalytic mechanisms, and electrochemical performances, while proposing a benchmarking framework for the evaluation of CO2 batteries and innovative CO2 battery configurations for ...
Changfan Xu, Huaping Zhao, Lizhuang Chen, Weidong Shi, Guosheng Shao, Yong Lei   +5 more
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Investigation on the Tunable-Length Zinc Oxide Nanowire Arrays for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

International Journal of Photoenergy, 2014
We had successfully fabricated ZnO-based nanowires by vapor transport method in the furnace tube. ZnO nanowire arrays grown in 600°C for 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, and 120 minutes had applied to the dye-sensitized solar cells. The dye loading is
Shou-Yi Kuo, Ming-Yang Hsieh, Hsin-I Lin
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Smart Flexible Tactile Sensors: Recent Progress in Device Designs, Intelligent Algorithms, and Multidisciplinary Applications

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
Flexible tactile sensors have considerable potential for broad application in healthcare monitoring, human–machine interfaces, and bioinspired robotics. This review explores recent progress in device design, performance optimization, and intelligent applications. It highlights how AI algorithms enhance environmental adaptability and perception accuracy
Siyuan Wang, Ming Dong, Rongrong Bao, Caofeng Pan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optical Investigation of ZnO Nanowires

Acta Physica Polonica A, 2010
In this study we report the application of synchrotron X-ray fluorescence, photoluminescence and Raman scattering techniques to the analysis of the incorporation of impurities in unintentionally doped ZnO nanowires. Highly ordered one-dimensional ZnO arrays were fabricated by an oxidation process of Zn metal electrodeposited in nanoporous anodic ...
G. Martínez-Criado, M. Hernández-Vélez, I. Letard, A. Cros, A. Cantarero, I. Mínguez-Bacho, J. Susini, R. Tucoulou, J.A. Sans, R. Sanz, M. Vázquez   +10 more
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Mechanistic Insights Into Photocatalytic Materials for Toxic Pollutants: Environmental Remediation of Personal Care Products

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Photocatalytic materials have emerged as promising solutions for environmental applications due to their ability to degrade organic pollutants under sunlight or artificial light. In this review, recent progress on the photocatalytic materials used for the degradation of pharmaceutical personal care products (PPCPs) in environmental ...
Urvashi Sen, Gunjan Chauhan, Surbhi Soni, Monika Vats, Anand Kumar, Indra Bahadur   +5 more
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Chemical Bath Deposition of ZnO/ZnGa₂O₄ Core–Shell Nanowire Heterostructures Using Partial Chemical Conversion

Nanomaterials
The development of innovative heterostructures made of ZnO nanowires is of great interest for enhancing the performances of many devices in the fields of optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and energy harvesting.
Guislain Hector, Estelle Appert, Hervé Roussel, Anna Bujak, Eirini Sarigiannidou, Vincent Consonni   +5 more
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Metal‐CO2 Batteries: By‐Product Challenges and Practical Pathways for Low CO2 Concentration Environment

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Metal‐CO2 batteries have recently emerged as an intriguing class of energy storage and conversion devices that simultaneously utilize and manage carbon dioxide. Originating from studies of CO2 contamination in metal‐air batteries, these systems have evolved into a distinct research direction, offering insights into CO2 electrochemistry and its
Sungmin Choi, Sooyeon Seok, Changmin Kim
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Single ZnO Nanowire-Based Gas Sensors to Detect Low Concentrations of Hydrogen

Sensors, 2015
Low concentrations of hazardous gases are difficult to detect with common gas sensors. Using semiconductor nanostructures as a sensor element is an alternative.
Marlene N. Cardoza-Contreras, José M. Romo-Herrera, Luis A. Ríos, R. García-Gutiérrez, T. A. Zepeda, Oscar E. Contreras   +5 more
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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Energy Management with Moisture‐Electric Energy Harvesting

Advanced Physics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores energy management strategies that have been successfully applied in other energy harvesting systems, with the aim of adapting such strategies for MEG applications. Through analysis, learning, and adaptation of these existing systems, it is possible to help MEGs achieve more stable electrical output and accelerate their real‐world ...
Zhongliang Zhang, Renbo Zhu, Xiaoming Tao   +2 more
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