Multifunctional ZnO nanostructures: from material growth to novel applications

Xudong Wang; Jian Shi

doi:10.1117/12.879920

Translator Disclaimer

14 March 2011 Multifunctional ZnO nanostructures: from material growth to novel applications

Xudong Wang, Jian Shi

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 7940, Oxide-based Materials and Devices II; 79400G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879920
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2011, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

ZnO is a superior multifunctional material with broad applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and piezoelectric transducers. The nanowire (NW) morphology is an ideal system for studying transport process in one-dimensionally (1D) confined objects and developing new generation nanodevices with high performance. This paper will review we will review the self-catalyzed growth of ZnO nanostructures. An interesting cluster drifting phenomenon was discovered, which evidenced this growth mechanism and provide a control toward the morphology. In addition, a strainversus- dislocation (SVD) model will be discussed to explain the growth of vertically aligned ZnO nanostructures on heterogeneous substrates. Finally, a novel application of using the piezoelectric ZnO NWs for converting nano-scale mechanical energy into electric energy is presented.

Citation Download Citation

Xudong Wang and Jian Shi "Multifunctional ZnO nanostructures: from material growth to novel applications", Proc. SPIE 7940, Oxide-based Materials and Devices II, 79400G (14 March 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879920

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE