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Research

Our current research is in following directions:

  1. Nanogenerators and self-powered nanosystems (2005 – today)
  2. Piezotronics for smart systems (2006 – today)
  3. Piezo-phototronics for energy science and optoelectronics (2009 – today)
  4. Hybrid cells for energy harvesting (2008 – today)

For more information, please go to our research and publication pages.

Dr. ZL Wang

Dr. Wang is a pioneer and world leader in nanoscience and nanotechnology for his outstanding creativity and productivity. Dr. Wang has made innovative contributions to the synthesis, discovery, characterization and understanding of fundamental physical properties of oxide nanobelts and nanowires, as well as applications of nanowires in energy sciences, electronics, optoelectronics and biological science. His discovery and breakthroughs in developing nanogenerators establish the principle and technological road map for harvesting mechanical energy from environment and biological systems.

Nano Energy, a New Journal

Nano Energy is a new journal edited by Dr. Wang. Please click here for more information.


Recent Publications

"Self-Powered System with Wireless Data Transmission "

By: Youfan Hu, Yan Zhang, Chen Xu, Long Lin, Robert L. Snyder, and Zhong Lin Wang
Nano Letters

"Enhancing Light Emission of ZnO Microwire-Based Diodes by Piezo-Phototronic Effect"

By: Qing Yang,Wenhui Wang,Sheng Xu,and Zhong Lin Wang
Nano Letters

"Piezotronic Nanowire-Based Resistive Switches As Programmable Electromechanical Memories "

By: Wenzhuo Wu and Zhong Lin Wang
Nano Letters

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