1. Nanowires for energy generation.
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Hiralal, Pritesh, Amaratunga, Gehan A J, and Unalan, Husnu Emrah
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NANOWIRES , *ELECTRONIC equipment , *PIEZOELECTRIC devices , *PHOTOVOLTAIC power generation , *PROPERTIES of nuclear particles - Abstract
As a result of their morphology, nanowires bring new properties and the promise of performance for a range of electronic devices. This review looks into the properties of nanowires and the multiple ways in which they have been exploited for energy generation, from photovoltaics to piezoelectric generators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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