Nanoscale Testing of Low Dimensional Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage

Low dimensional materials have received considerable attention for their unique properties in energy storage (batteries) and energy harvesting (nanogenerators) devices. In this presentation, we cover the in-situ studies of Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), Zinc Oxide nanowires (ZnO NWs), and Silicon...

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Published in:AIP conference proceedings 2012-03
Main Authors: Shahbazian-Yassar, Reza, Ghassemi, Hessam, Asthana, Anjana, Yap, Yoke
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Energy storage
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanorods
Nanostructure
Nanowires
Silicon
Zinc oxide
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Summary:Low dimensional materials have received considerable attention for their unique properties in energy storage (batteries) and energy harvesting (nanogenerators) devices. In this presentation, we cover the in-situ studies of Boron Nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), Zinc Oxide nanowires (ZnO NWs), and Silicon nanorods (Si NRs). Size scale effects were observed in ZnO nanowires and were explained by the modification of atomic structure at the nanowire surface. In addition, the rippling and bifurcation of multiwalled BNNTs were observed upon buckling and were quantified in terms of number of walls and nanotube's diameter. We also studied the mechanics of lithiated Si NRs to understand the effect of lithium intercalation into the structure of NRs.
ISSN:0094-243X