We report the synthesis of nanostructured tungsten trioxide (WO3) films and their electrochromic characteristics. Plate-like monoclinic WO3 nanostructures were grown directly on fluorine-doped tin oxide glass substrates by a simple and low-cost crystal-seed-assisted hydrothermal method. The growth mechanism of the film is investigated. HRTEM analysis reveals the single crystalline quality of th...

Over several billion years, cyanobacteria and plants have evolved highly organized photosynthetic systems to shuttle both electronic and chemical species for the efficient oxidation of water. In a similar manner to reaction centres in natural photosystems, molecular and metal oxide catalysts have been used to photochemically oxidize water. However, the various approaches involving the molecular...

© 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim 1 wileyonlinelibrary.com respectively. κ , in turn, can typically be split into a sum of vibrational ( κ l ) and electronic ( κ e ) contributions. To design useful thermoelectric materials, the power factor ( P = σS 2 ) must be improved and the thermal conductivity reduced. Nanostructuring approaches may signifi cantly improve ZT . [ 5 ] Still, ...

A simple, time effective and cost effective, methos was reported for synthesis of nickel oxide nanostructure. The NiO nanostructure was synthesized by gamma-irradiation method from NiSO4 precursor. The solution was irradiated by 60Co gamma-ray source at the dose rate of 40 Gy/min for determined time. The synthesized powders are characterized by means of X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Energy-di...

Development of an electrocatalyst that is cheap and has good properties to replace conventional noble metals important for H2 applications. In this study, dealloying amorphous Ti37Cu60Ru3 alloy was performed prepare a free-standing nanostructured hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalyst. The effect addition Ru TiCu alloys on the microstructure HER under alkaline conditions investigated. 3 at....

The integration of porous metal-organic frameworks onto the surface of materials, for use as functional devices, is currently emerging as a promising approach for gas sensing and flexible displays. However, research focused on potential applications in electronic devices is in its infancy. Here we present a facile strategy by which interpenetrated, crystalline metal-organic framework films are ...

Short, self-assembling peptides form a variety of stable nanostructures used for the rational design of functional devices. Peptides serve as organic templates for conjugating biorecognition elements, and assembling ordered nanoparticle arrays and hybrid supramolecular structures. We are witnessing the emergence of a new phase of bionanotechnology, particularly towards electronic, photonic and ...

Rohan Mishra,1,2,3,* Young-Min Kim,2,4,5 Qian He,2 Xing Huang,3 Seong Keun Kim,6,7 Michael A. Susner,2 Anand Bhattacharya,6,8 Dillon D. Fong,6 Sokrates T. Pantelides,1,2 and Albina Y. Borisevich2 1Deparment of Physics and Astronomy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, USA 2Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, USA 3D...

Localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) typically arise in nanostructures of noble metals resulting in enhanced and geometrically tunable absorption and scattering resonances. LSPRs, however, are not limited to nanostructures of metals and can also be achieved in semiconductor nanocrystals with appreciable free carrier concentrations. Here, we describe well-defined LSPRs arising from p-typ...

The rapid development of faster, cheaper, and more powerful computing has led to some of the most important technological and societal advances in modern history. However, the physical means associated with enhancing computing capabilities at the device and die levels have also created a very challenging set of circumstances for keeping electronic devices cool, a critical factor in determining ...