Nanostructured binary copper chalcogenides (NBCCs) have been the subject of extensive
research as promising candidates in energy-related and biological applications due to their …

Thermoelectric technology has the ability to convert heat directly into electricity and vice
versa. With the rapid growth of portable and wearable electronics and miniature devices, the …

The ability to efficiently and reliably transfer heat between sources and sinks is often a
bottleneck in the thermal management of modern energy conversion technologies ranging …

In the last couple of decades, there has been a lot of progress in the synthesis methods of
nano-structural materials, but still the field has a large number of puzzles to solve. Metal …

Copper chalcogenide nanostructures (eg one‐dimensional nanotubes) have been the focus
of interest because of their unique properties and great potential in various applications …

Grams of copper selenides (Cu2–x Se) were prepared from commercial copper and
selenium powders in the presence of thiol ligands by a one-pot reaction at room …

Uniform surfactant-free copper selenide (Cu 2− x Se) nanowires were prepared via an
aqueous route. The effects of reaction parameters such as Cu/Se precursor ratio, Se/NaOH …

Efficient metal recovery from industrial wastewater facilitates addressing of the
environmental hazards and resource requirements of heavy metals. The conventional …

Although coherent twin boundaries require little energy to form in nanoscale single crystals,
their influence on properties can be dramatic. In recent years, some important steps forward …

Nickel is capable of discharging electric and magnetic shocks in aerospace materials thanks
to its conductivity and magnetism. Nickel nanowires are especially desirable for such an …