In this Review, we aim to provide an updated summary of the research related to hollow
micro-and nanostructures, covering both their synthesis and their applications. After a brief …

In 1991, Iijima reported on the formation of carbon nanotubes (1) using a simple arc
discharge reaction that led to an arrangement of the material in some micrometer long tubes …

Great progress has been made in the preparation and application of multi-shelled hollow
micro-/nanostructures during the past decade. However, the synthetic methodologies and …

Cellulose is the most abundant natural polymer on earth, providing a sustainable green
resource that is renewable, degradable, biocompatible, and cost effective. Recently …

Dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is one of the most capable solar cell devices to transform
sunlight directly into electricity. DSSC can revolutionize the solar energy industry due to its …

Hollow nano-and microstructures with controlled shape, size, pore volume, shell thickness,
and composition have been considered as an emerging class of materials for versatile …

The development of modern electronics requires the use of flexible devices for both energy
conversion and storage. For instance, excitonic solar cells such as polymer and dye …

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries have been regarded as one of the most promising
candidates for applications in electric and hybrid vehicles, although their rate performances …

A novel generation of flexible opto-electronic smart applications is now emerging,
incorporating photovoltaic and sensing devices driven by the desire to extend and integrate …

Ligand-free rutile and anatase TiO2 nanocrystals have been synthesized through a
hydrolytic sol–gel reaction. The morphology, crystal structure, elemental composition and …