Optimized CuNW synthesis conditions for selected potential applications.
| Optimized parameters | Optimized conditions | Potential applications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diametera (nm) | Ψ a | Yielda (%) | T (°C) | T (h) | [R] (glucose) | |
| ↓(43) | ↑(28) | ↑(65) | 150 | 13 | 1 | TCEs (displays) |
| ↑(103) | ↑(28) | ↑(66) | 150 | 11 | 5 | Catalysis (HER, CO2RR, NO3RR, and cross-coupling) |
| ↓(43) | Not relevant | ↑(66) | 150 | 13 | 1 | Nanoelectronics (thin film transistors and interconnects in integrated circuits) |
| ↑(138) | Not relevant | ↑(48) | 100 | 15 | 1 | Energy storage devices (supercapacitors and batteries) |
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The arrows indicate the desired direction for the parameter (i.e., maximize or minimize), while the value in parenthesis indicates the predicted value for the optimized reaction conditions.