Nucleation and growth are critical steps in crystallization, which plays an important role in
determining crystal structure, size, morphology, and purity. Therefore, understanding the …

Silicon anode lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have received tremendous attention because of
their merits, which include a high theoretical specific capacity, low working potential, and …

This review provides an overview of area-selective thin film deposition (ASD) with a primary
focus on vapor-phase thin film formation via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic …

Semiconductor nanowires have attracted extensive interest as one of the best-defined
classes of nanoscale building blocks for the bottom-up assembly of functional electronic and …

Gas sensors are indispensable for detecting harmful gases in the environment. The
morphology of a gas sensor significantly affects its sensing performance. Among the various …

The field of thermoelectric research has undergone a renaissance and boom in the past two
and a half decades, largely fueled by the prospect of engineering electronic and phononic …

Nanocrystals play a key role in the modern energy, catalysis, semiconductor, and biology
industries due to their unique structures and performances. However, controllable …

The abundant silicon-based anode materials are considered as one of the preferred
materials for the next generation high energy density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the …

Controlled synthesis of lead halide perovskite (LHP) nanostructures not only benefits
fundamental research but also offers promise for applications. Among many synthesis …

Semiconductor nanowires offer the opportunity to incorporate novel structures and
functionality into electronic and optoelectronic devices. A clear understanding of the …