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Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 7/2015

01-07-2015

Silicon nanowires: applications in catalysis with distinctive surface property

Authors: Fan Liao, Tao Wang, Mingwang Shao

Published in: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics | Issue 7/2015

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Abstract

Over the last few years, silicon nanowires (SiNWs) have come under intensive researches due to their electrical, optical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. On account of their large surface-to-volume ratio and easy modification, composites based on SiNWs have won a special status in the wide application fields. In this review, we summarize the essential aspects of catalytic activities based on SiNWs. An up-to-date overview of SiNW-based catalysts, including various metal-modified-SiNWs as well as hydrogen terminated SiNWs are discussed in detail. In addition, surface doping effect is illustrated to promote the understanding of catalytic activity.

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Metadata
Title
Silicon nanowires: applications in catalysis with distinctive surface property
Authors
Fan Liao
Tao Wang
Mingwang Shao
Publication date
01-07-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics / Issue 7/2015
Print ISSN: 0957-4522
Electronic ISSN: 1573-482X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-2949-8

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