This brief provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research and materials technologies utilizing oriented-attachment nanocrystals (OA NCs) for the energy conversion devices. Starting with a historical introduction, the book presents basic theory with an emphasis on thermodynamic and kinetic models of the oriented-attachment nanocrystals growth. Further chapters review recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of the oriented-attachment nanocrystals in fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells and photocatalysis. This book will appeal to researchers and scholars from a variety of disciplines including electrochemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics and mechanical engineering.

Inhalt
Introduction to Oriented-attachment Growth Mechanism.- Oriented-attachment Nanocrystals in Fuel Cells.- Oriented-attachment Nanocrystals in Batteries.- Oriented-attachment Nanocrystals in Supercapacitors.- Oriented-attachment Nanocrystals in Solar Cells.- Oriented-attachment Nanocrystals in Photocatalysis.- Conclusions and Trajectories for the Future.