Abstract

This mini-review summarizes some key interesting applications and perspectives of nanostructured devices for future nanoelectronics, among them are photonic circuits, carbon nanostructures for chemisensors, unique Ag-Cunanocluster contacts for high-effective solar cells. Recent patents in the field are also discussed.

Keywords: Semiconductor diodes, nanostructured light emitting devices, solar cells, metallic nanocluster contacts, Photovoltaic Devices, excitation light, sapphire substrate, InGaAlN semiconductor layer, Nitride semiconductors, emitting diodes, p-type nitride semiconductor, hybrid polymer-metal nanostructures, fullerenes nanostructures, flexible fieldeffect transistors (FETs), NW density, Graphene-based nanostructures, electrochemical impedance