Imaging Science and Photochemistry ›› 2017, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (5): 587-602.DOI: 10.7517/j.issn.1674-0475.2017.04.020

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Optical,Optoelectronic,and Photocatalytic Applications of Phosphorus Nanomaterials

Samuel Lascio, Hai-Feng Ji   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Received:2017-02-07 Revised:2017-05-23 Online:2017-09-15 Published:2017-09-15

Abstract:

Research discoveries in carbon nanostructures have encouraged scientists to look for the next generation of inexpensive, versatile nanomaterials. One element that has become of great interest in the last few years is phosphorus. Although studies investigating phosphorus nanostructures and properties are still in their infancy, unique properties of various phosphorus nanostructures are expected. In this review, we intend to summarize some optical and optoelectronic applications of both black and red phosphorus. The role of phosphorus as a photocatalyst is also discussed.

Key words: Optics, optoelectronics, photocatalyst, black phosphorus, red phosphorus, nanomaterial, nanostructure, nanowire, 2D thin film