Macroscopic-scale nanowire assemblies and their functionalities

Up-scale and controlled syntheses of high-quality nanowires are the basis of the fabrication of nanowire based devices and their applications. The development of facile, reliable and effective nanowire assembly techniques plays a crucial role in the applications of nanowire technology. Macroscopic-scale assemblies and their functionalization can not only improve their intrinsic properties but also create new functionalities. This paper aims at providing an overview and summary on the recent advances achieved by this lab and also our opinions on this emerging field.