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Nanowire Genome: A Magic Toolbox for 1D Nanostructures
Zhen He1, Yuan Yang1, Hai-Wei Liang1
1Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Hefei Science Center of CAS, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|October 1, 2019
Summary
Introducing the "nanowire genome," a novel concept inspired by heredity to map relationships between diverse 1D nanomaterials. This framework aids in synthesizing and predicting properties of nanowires and nanotubes.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemistry
Background:
- 1D nanomaterials like nanowires and nanotubes exhibit unique properties at nanoscale dimensions.
- These properties are influenced by factors such as diameter, component, and aspect ratio.
- Existing knowledge on nanowires is fragmented, hindering systematic understanding and synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the concept of a "nanowire genome" to systematically classify and understand relationships between various 1D nanomaterials.
- To provide a framework for precise synthesis and property prediction of novel nanostructures.
- To demonstrate the utility of the nanowire genome concept through a comprehensive summary of existing nanowire synthesis.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development based on biological heredity.
- Systematic review and classification of over 200 nanostructures derived from Te, Ag, and Cu nanowires.
- Analysis of component, aspect ratio, and emergent properties to establish genetic relationships.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of the "nanowire genome" as a versatile toolbox for understanding nanowire relationships.
- Successful genetic synthesis of over 200 nanostructures from three parent nanowires.
- Establishment of imperceptible connections between nanowires prepared via different strategies.
Conclusions:
- The "nanowire genome" concept offers a powerful approach to navigate the complexity of 1D nanomaterials.
- This framework facilitates the discovery of new nanostructures and the prediction of their properties.
- Future research should focus on expanding the nanowire genome and addressing associated challenges for broader applications.
