Vapor phase growth of semiconductor nanowires: key developments and open questions
L Güniat, P Caroff, A Fontcuberta i Morral - Chemical reviews, 2019 - ACS Publications
Nanowires are filamentary crystals with a tailored diameter that can be obtained using a
plethora of different synthesis techniques. In this review, we focus on the vapor phase …
plethora of different synthesis techniques. In this review, we focus on the vapor phase …
A review on plasma-assisted VLS synthesis of silicon nanowires and radial junction solar cells
Incorporation of nanostructures is a recent trend in the photovoltaic community, aimed at
improving light absorption and consequently cell efficiency. In this regard, semiconductor …
improving light absorption and consequently cell efficiency. In this regard, semiconductor …
Lithium ion battery peformance of silicon nanowires with carbon skin
Silicon (Si) nanomaterials have emerged as a leading candidate for next generation lithium-
ion battery anodes. However, the low electrical conductivity of Si requires the use of …
ion battery anodes. However, the low electrical conductivity of Si requires the use of …
Tin-seeded silicon nanowires for high capacity Li-ion batteries
AM Chockla, KC Klavetter, CB Mullins… - Chemistry of …, 2012 - ACS Publications
A tin (Sn)-seeded supercritical fluid–liquid–solid (SFLS) synthesis of silicon (Si) nanowires
with trisilane reactant was developed. When used as anodes in lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries …
with trisilane reactant was developed. When used as anodes in lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries …
A Nanowire Nest Structure Comprising Copper Silicide and Silicon Nanowires for Lithium‐Ion Battery Anodes with High Areal Loading
Abstract High loading (> 1.6 mg cm− 2) of Si nanowires (NWs) is achieved by seeding the
growth from a dense array of Cu15Si4 NWs using tin seeds. A one‐pot synthetic approach …
growth from a dense array of Cu15Si4 NWs using tin seeds. A one‐pot synthetic approach …
Synthesis of tin catalyzed silicon and germanium nanowires in a solvent–vapor system and optimization of the seed/nanowire interface for dual lithium cycling
Silicon and germanium nanowires are grown in high density directly from a tin layer
evaporated on stainless steel. The nanowires are formed in low cost glassware apparatus …
evaporated on stainless steel. The nanowires are formed in low cost glassware apparatus …
Direct Growth of Si, Ge, and Si–Ge Heterostructure Nanowires Using Electroplated Zn: An Inexpensive Seeding Technique for Li‐Ion Alloying Anodes
A scalable and cost‐effective process is used to electroplate metallic Zn seeds on stainless
steel substrates. Si and Ge nanowires (NWs) are subsequently grown by placing the …
steel substrates. Si and Ge nanowires (NWs) are subsequently grown by placing the …
Epitaxial Ge0.81Sn0.19 Nanowires for Nanoscale Mid-Infrared Emitters
Highly oriented Ge0. 81Sn0. 19 nanowires have been synthesized by a low-temperature
chemical vapor deposition growth technique. The nanostructures form by a self-seeded …
chemical vapor deposition growth technique. The nanostructures form by a self-seeded …
Understanding light harvesting in radial junction amorphous silicon thin film solar cells
The radial junction (RJ) architecture has proven beneficial for the design of a new
generation of high performance thin film photovoltaics. We herein carry out a comprehensive …
generation of high performance thin film photovoltaics. We herein carry out a comprehensive …
Si nanowires grown on Cu substrates via the hot-wire-assisted vapor–liquid–solid method for use as anodes for Li-ion batteries
Silicon is a high-capacity and safer next-generation anode material for Li-ion batteries, with
challenges from rapid capacity fade due to colossal volume changes during Li alloying/de …
challenges from rapid capacity fade due to colossal volume changes during Li alloying/de …