"This book consolidates a wealth of current and complex information regarding one-dimensional nanostructures into one volume for practicing chemists, physicists, materials scientists, and engineers in industry and academia. One-dimensional nanostructures are not only in the forefront of the hottest fundamental materials research, but they are also becoming part of our daily lives. 69 experts from around the world provide in-depth chapters on their specific areas of expertise, coving all important applications such as: photodetectors, gas sensors, biosensors, chemical sensors, field-emitters, lasers, lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, light emitting diodes (LED), photovoltaics, nanogenerators, thermoelectrics, piezoelectrics and field-effect transistors"--