Book / Book Chapters

1. S. Agarwala and G. W. Ho, “Quasi-3D Architecture for Iron Oxide and Its Influence on Solar Cell Performance”.

Handbook of Functional Nanomaterials, 37-48. Part 1 Synthesis and modification. Nova Science Publishers, Ltd. New York, 2012.

2. G. W. Ho, “Semiconductor oxide nanostructures for field effect transistor applications”.

Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, American Scientific Publishers, 2011.

3. G. W. Ho, “Synthesis and characterization of metal oxide nanostructures for gas sensing applications”.

Metal oxide nanostructures and their applications, American Scientific Publishers, 2010.

4. J. Wang, W. L. Ong, L. Zhu, M. Gao, G. W. Ho “TiO2-based Heterogeneous Catalysis for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation and Photodegradation”. Sustainable Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley publisher, 2016.

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Selected Publications

1. Zhang C., Lu W., Xu Y., Zeng K., Ho G. W. “Mechanistic formulation of inorganic membranes at air-liquid interface” Nature, 616, 293 (2023).

2. Zhou Y., Ding T., Guo J., Xu G., Cheng M., Zhang C., Wang X-Q., Lu W., Ong W. L., Li J., He J., Qiu C-W, Ho G. W. “Giant polarization ripple in transverse pyroelectricity” Nature Communications, 14, 426 (2023)

3. Wang X-Q., Chan K. H., Lu W., Ding T., Ng S. W. L., Cheng Y., Li T., Hong M., Tee B. C. K., Ho G. W. “Macromolecule conformational shaping for extreme mechanical programming of polymorphic hydrogel fibers” Nature Communications, 13, 3369, (2022). 

4. Ding T. P., Ho G. W. “Using the sun to co-generate electricity and freshwater” Joule, 5, 1634 (2021). 

5. Ding T., Chan K. H., Zhou Y., Wang X-Q, Cheng Y., Li T., Ho G.W. “Scalable thermoelectric fibers for multifunctional textile-electronics” Nature Communications, 11, 6006 (2020). 

6. Wu M., Zhang C., Xie X., Feng H., Ho G. W., Xu Y., “Sustainable microalgae extraction for proactive water bloom prevention” Nature Water, (2024)

 7. Yang H., Ding S., Wang J., Sun S., Swaminathan R., Ng S. W. L., Pan X., Ho G. W. “Computational design of ultra-robust strain sensors for soft robot perception and autonomy” Nature Communication, (2024).

Recent Publications

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Lu W., Pan X., Ong W. L., Zeng K., Ho G.W. “Enhanced triboelectricity through visible-light-induced surface charges in BTO-polymer hybrid for coexistence solar-mechanical energy harvesting” Nano Energy, 128, 109867 (2024). [PDF]

Triboelectricity visible-light-induced surface charges
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Lim K. J. H., Lu W., Ng S. W. L., Gao M., Ho G.W. “Co-designed dual-ambient energy harvester hydrogel for hydrogen production and electricity generation” Nano Energy, 128, 109850 (2024). [PDF]

Co-designed dual-ambient energy harvester hydrogel
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Wang X-Q., Xie A-Q., Cao P., Yang J., Ong W. L., Zhang K-Q., Ho G.W. “Structuring and shaping of mechanically robust and functional hydrogels toward wearable and implantable applications” Advanced Materials, (2024). [PDF]

Structuring and Shaping Functional Hydrogel
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Yang H., Ding S., Wang J., Sun S., Swaminathan R., Ng S. W. L., Pan X., Ho G. W. “Computational design of ultra-robust strain sensors for soft robot perception and autonomy” Nature Communication, 15, 1636 (2024). [PDF]

Ultra-robust strain sensors
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Zhang T., Li T., Gao M., Lu W., Chen Z., Ong W. L., See A. S. W., Yang L., Kawi S., Ho G. W. “Ligand mediated assembly of CdS colloids in 3D porous Metal-organic framework derived scaffold with multi-sites heterojunctions for efficient CO2 photoreduction” Advanced Energy Materials, 14, 2400388 (2024). [PDF]

Ligand mediated assembly CdS
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Wu M., Zhang C., Xie X., Feng H., Ho G. W., Xu Y., “Sustainable microalgae extraction for proactive water bloom prevention” Nature Water, 2, 172–182 (2024). [PDF]

Sustainable microalgae extraction
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Ge G., Zhang. Y, Xiao X. Gong Y., Liu C., He C. Ho G. W. Yang Z. Huang W., “Rapidly gelling, highly adhesive and mechanically robust ionogels for stretchable electronics” Advanced Functional Materials, 34, 2310963 (2024). [PDF]

Rapid Gelling ionogels stretchable electronics
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Ng S. W. L., Lim K. J. H., Gao M., Lu W., Ghosh T., Zhang M., Sibudjing K., Hong. M., Ho G. W., “Localized ultrafine Cu clusters within MOF-derived metal oxides for collective photochemical and photothermal H2 generation” Applied Catalysis B, 340, 123182 (2024). [PDF]

Localized Ultrafine Cu Clusters within MOF
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Zhou Y., Ding T., Cheng Y., Huang Y., Wang W., Yang J., Xie L., Ho G. W., He J. “Non-planar dielectrics derived thermal and electrostatic field inhomogeneity for boosted weather-adaptive energy harvesting” National Science Review, nwad186 (2023). [PDF]

Non-planar dielectrics thermal & electrostatic
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Zhou Y., Ho G. W. “Pyroelectricity heat harvesting, what’s next” Next Energy, 1, 100026 (2023). [PDF]

Pyroelectric heat harvesting, what’s next
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Zhang C., Lu W., Xu Y., Zeng K., Ho G. W. “Mechanistic formulation of inorganic membranes at the air-liquid interface” Nature, 616, 293 (2023). [PDF]

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-00730-w

Mechanistic formulation of inorganic membranes at the air-liquid interface
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Zhang T., Meng F., Gao M., Lim K. J. H., Lim K. H. Chirawatkul P., Wong A. S. W. Sibudjing K., Ho G. W. “Porous host-guest MOF-semiconductor hybrid with multi-sites heterojunctions and modulable electronic band for selective photocatalytic CO2 conversion and H2 evolution” Small, 19, 2301121 (2023). [PDF]

Host guest MOF-Semiconductor
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Lu W., Ong W. L., Ho G. W. “Advances in harvesting water and energy from ubiquitous atmospheric moisture” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11, 12456 (2023). [PDF]

JMCA 10th Anniversary invited review

Advances in Harvesting Water and Energy from Ubiquitous Atmospheric Moisture
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Pan X., Jin Y., Zhou Y., Wang X-Q., Lu W., He J., Ho G. W. “Differentiated ionic electroresponse of asymmetric bio-hydrogels with unremitting power output” Advanced Energy Materials, 13, 2204095 (2023). [PDF]

Differentiated ionic electroresponse of asymmetric bio-hydrogels
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Ge G., Mandal K., Haghniaz R., Li M., Carlson L., Jucaud V., Dokmeci M. R., Ho G. W., Khademhosseini A. “Deep eutectic solvent-based ionogels with ultrafast gelation and high adhesion in harsh environments” Advanced Functional Materials, 33, 2207388 (2023). [PDF]

Deep Eutectic Solvents-based Ionogels
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Zhou Y., Ding T., Guo J., Xu G., Cheng M., Zhang C., Wang X-Q., Lu W., Ong W. L., Li J., He J., Qiu C-W, Ho G. W. “Giant polarization ripple in transverse pyroelectricity” Nature Communications, 14, 426 (2023). [PDF]

Giant polarization ripple in transverse pyroelectricity
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Zhou Y., Liu X., Jia B., Ding T., Mao D., Wang T., Ho G. W. , He J. “Physics-guided co-designing flexible thermoelectrics with techno-economic sustainability for low-grade heat harvesting” Science Advances, 9, eadf5701 (2023). [PDF]

Physics-guided co-designing flexible thermoelectrics
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Yilmaz G., Yang T., Lim K. J. H., Chee S. W., Shen L., Mirsaidov U., Bosman M., Ho G. W. “Rational Engineering of metal-organic coordination networks into facet-controlled phosphides for overall water splitting” EcoMat, e12312 (2022). [PDF]

Facet-controlled phosphides overall water splitting
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Cheng Y., Zhou Y., Wang R., Chan K H., Liu Y., Ding T., Wang X-Q, Li T., Ho G. W. “An elastic and damage-tolerant dry epidermal patch with robust skin adhesion for bioelectronic interfacing” ACS Nano, 16, 18609 (2022). [PDF]

Elastic and damage-tolerant dry epidermal patch
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Lu W., Ding T., Wang X., Zhang C., Li T., Zeng K., Ho G. W. “Anion-cation heterostructured hydrogels for all-weather responsive electricity and water harvesting from atmospheric air” Nano Energy, 104, 107892 (2022). [PDF]

Anion-cation heterostructured hydrogels
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Gao M., Zhang T., Ho G. W. “Advances of photothermal chemistry in photocatalysis, thermocatalysis and photothermocatalysis for solar-to-fuel generation” Nano Research, 15, 9985 (2022). [PDF]

Invited review for 2022 Young Innovator Award special issue

Advances of photothermal chemistry
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Wang X-Q., Chan K. H., Lu W., Ding T., Ng S. W. L., Cheng Y., Li T., Hong M., Tee B. C. K., Ho G. W. “Macromolecule conformational shaping for extreme mechanical programming of polymorphic hydrogel fibers” Nature Communications, 13, 3369, (2022). [PDF]

Macromolecule conformational shaping
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Wang X-Q., Ho G. W. “Design of untethered soft material micromachine for life-like locomotion” Materials Today, 53, 198 (2022). [PDF]

Design of untethered soft material micromachine
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Wei J., Meng F., Li T., Zhang T., Xi S., Ong W. L., Wang X-Q., Zhang X., Bosman M., Ho G. W. “Spontaneous atomic sites formation in wurtzite CoO nanorods for robust CO2 photoreduction” Advanced Functional Materials, 32, 2109693 (2022). [PDF]

Spontaneous atomic sites wurtzite CoO nanorods
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Zhang T., Meng F., Gao M., Ong W. L., Haw K-G, Ding T., Ho G. W., Kawi S. “Multi-interfacial catalyst with spatially defined redox reactions for enhanced pure water photothermal hydrogen production” EcoMat, 3, e12152, (2021). [PDF]

Multi-interfacial catalyst
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Ding T. P., Zhou Y., Wang X-Q., Zhang C., Li T., Cheng Y., Lu W., He J., Ho G. W. “All-soft stretchable thermogalvanic gel fabric for anti-deformity body heat harvesting wearable” Advanced Energy Materials, 11, 2102219 (2021). [PDF]

All-soft stretchable thermogalvanic
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Ding T. P., Ho G. W. “Using the sun to co-generate electricity and freshwater” Joule, 5, 1634 (2021). [PDF]

Using the sun to co-generate electricity and freshwater
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Ng S. W, L., Gao M., Lu W., Hong M., Ho G. W. “Selective wavelength enhanced photochemical and photothermal H2 generation of classical oxide supported metal catalyst” Advanced Functional Materials, 31, 2104750 (2021). [PDF]

Selective wavelength photochemical and photothermal
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Liu H., Ye H-G., Gao M., Li Q., Liu Z., Xie A-Q., Zhu L., Ho G. W., Chen S. “Conformal microfluidic-blow-spun 3D photothermal catalytic spherical evaporator for omnidirectional enhanced solar steam generation and CO2 reduction” Advanced Science, 2101232 (2021). [PDF]

Conformal microfluidic-blow-spun 3D photothermal
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Cheng Y., Chan K. H., Wang X-Q, Ding T., Li T., Zhang C., Lu W. Zhou Y., Ho G. W. “A fast autonomous healing magnetic elastomer for instantly recoverable, modularly programmable, and thermo-recyclable soft robots” Advanced Functional Materials, 31, 2101825 (2021). [PDF]

Fast autonomous healing magnetic elastomer
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Song D., Sun J., Sun L., Zhai S., Ho G. W., Wu H., Deng W-Q “Acidic media regulated hierarchical cobalt compounds with phosphorus doping as water splitting electrocatalysts” Advanced Energy Materials, 11, 2100358 (2021). [PDF]

Acidic media hierarchica Co and P electrolysis
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Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Meng F. L., Ho G.W. “Photothermal membrane distillation towards solar water production” Small Methods, 5, 2001200 (2021). [PDF]

Photothermal membrane distillation
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Ding T., Zhou Y., Ong W. L., Ho G.W. “Hybrid solar-driven interfacial evaporation systems: beyond water production towards high solar energy utilization” Materials Today, 42, 178 (2021). [PDF]

Hybrid solar driven interfacial evaporation systems
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Li T., Chan K. H., Ding T., Wang X-Q., Cheng Y., Zhang C., Lu W., Yilmaz G., Qiu C-W., Ho G.W. “Dynamic thermal trapping enables cross-species smart nanoparticle swarms” Science Advances, 7, eabe3184 (2021). [PDF]

Dynamic thermal trapping
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Zhang T., Meng F., Cheng Y. Dewangan N., Ho G.W., Sibudjing K. “Z-scheme transition metal bridge of Co9S8/Cd/CdS tubular heterostructure for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution” Applied Catalysis B, 286, 119853 (2021). [PDF]

Z-scheme transition metal bridge
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Yilmaz G., Meng F.L., Lu W., Abed J., Peh K.N.C., Gao M., Sargent E.H., Ho G.W. “Autonomous atmospheric water seeping MOF matrix” Science Advances, 6, eabc8605 (2020). [PDF]

Autonomous atmospheric water seeping MOF matrix
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Ding T., Chan K. H., Zhou Y., Wang X-Q, Cheng Y., Li T., Ho G.W. “Scalable thermoelectric fibers for multifunctional textile-electronics” Nature Communications, 11, 6006 (2020). [PDF]

Scalable thermoelectric fibers for multifunctional textile-electronics
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Yang M-Q., Tan C. F., Lu W., Zeng K., Ho G.W. “Spectrum tailored defective 2D semiconductor nanosheets aerogel for full-spectrum-driven photothermal water evaporation and photochemical degradation” Advanced Functional Materials, 30, 2004460 (2020). [PDF]

Spectrum-tailored defective semiconductor nanosheets aerogel for photochemical and photothermal full solar energy conversion
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Zhou Y., Ding T.P., Gao M., Chan K.H. Cheng Y. He J., Ho G.W. “Controlled heterogeneous water distribution and evaporation towards enhanced photothermal water-electricity-hydrogen production” Nano Energy, 77, 105102 (2020). [PDF]

Controlled heterogeneous water distribution and evaporation towards enhanced photothermal water-electricity-hydrogen production
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Meng F.L., Gao M., Ding T., Yilmaz G., Ong W. L., Ho G.W. “Modular and deformable steam electricity co-generation system with photothermal, water and electrochemical tunable multilayers” Advanced Functional Materials, 30, 2002867 (2020). [PDF]

Modular and deformable steam electricity co-generation system with photothermal, water and electrochemical tunable multilayers
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Li K., Gao M., Li Z., Yang H., Jing L., Tian X., Li Y., Li S., Li H., Wang Q., Ho J.S., Ho G.W., Chen P-Y “Multi-interface Engineering of solar evaporation devices via scalable, synchronous thermal shrinkage and foaming” Nano Energy, 74, 104875 (2020). [PDF]

Multi-Interface Engineering of Solar Evaporation Devices via Scalable, Synchronous Thermal Shrinkage and Foaming
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Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Zhu L, Gamze Y., Ho G.W. “Photothermal catalytic gel featuring spectral and thermal management for parallel freshwater and hydrogen production” Advanced Energy Materials, 10, 2000925 (2020). [PDF]

Photothermal catalytic gel featuring spectral and thermal management for parallel freshwater and hydrogen production
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Wang X-Q., Chan K. H., Cheng Y., Ding T., Li T., Achavananthadith S., Kurt S. A., Ho J. S. , Ho G.W. “Somatosensory, light-driven, thin-film robots capable of integrated perception and motility” Advanced Materials, 32, 2000351 (2020). [PDF]

Featured in Women in Materials Science issue.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)1521-4095.WomeninMaterialsScience

Somatosensory, light-driven, thin-film robots capable of integrated perception and motility
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Cheng Y., Chan K. H., Wang X-Q, Ding T., Li T., Lu X., Ho G.W. “Direct-ink-write 3D printing of hydrogels into biomimetic soft robots” ACS Nano, 13, 13176 (2019). [PDF]

Direct-ink-write 3D printing of hydrogels into biomimetic soft robots
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Meng F-L, Yilmaz G., Ding T. P., Gao M., Ho G. W. “Hybrid solar absorber electrocatalytic N doped carbon/alloy/semiconductor electrode for localized photothermic electrocatalysis” Advanced Materials, 31, 1903605 (2019). [PDF]

Hybrid solar absorber electrocatalytic N doped carbon/alloy/semiconductor electrode for localized photothermic electrocatalysis
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Liow C.H., Lu X., Zeng K., Li S., Ho G. W. “Optically governed dynamic surface charge redistribution of hybrid plasmo-pyroelectric nanosystem” Small, 15, 1903042   (2019). [PDF]

Optically governed dynamic surface charge redistribution of hybrid plasmo-pyroelectric nanosystem
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Yilmaz G., Peh S. B., Zhao D., Ho G. W. “Atomic and molecular-level design of functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and derivatives for energy and environmental applications.” Advanced Science, 6, 1901129 (2019). [PDF]

Atomic and molecular-level design of functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and derivatives for energy and environmental applications.
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Zhu L., Ding T., Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Ho G. W. “Shape conformal and thermal insulative organic solar absorber sponge for photothermal water evaporation and thermoelectric power generation” Advanced Energy Materials, 9, 1900250 (2019). [PDF]
Shape conformal and thermal insulative organic solar absorber sponge for photothermal water evaporation and thermoelectric power generation
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Yilmaz G., Yang T., Du. Y., Yu X., Feng Y. P., Shen L., Ho G. W. “Simulated electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity of MOF-derived MoS2 basal domains via charge injection through surface functionalization and heteroatom doping” Advanced Science, 1900140, (2019). [PDF]

Simulated electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity of MOF-derived MoS2 basal domains via charge injection through surface functionalization and heteroatom doping
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Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Zhu L., Ho G. W. “Solar absorber material and system designs for photothermal water vaporization towards clean water and energy production” Energy & Environmental Science, 12, 841 (2019). [PDF]
Solar absorber material and system designs for photothermal water vaporization towards clean water and energy production
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Yang M-Q, Shen L., Lu Y., Chee S. W., Lu X., Chi X., Chen Z., Xu Q-H., Mirsaidov U., Ho G. W. “Disorder engineering in monolayer nanosheets enabling photothermic catalysis for full solar spectrum (250-2500 nm) harvesting” Angewandte Chemie, 58, 3077 (2019). [PDF]
Disorder engineering in monolayer nanosheets enabling photothermic catalysis for full solar spectrum (250-2500 nm) harvesting
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Zhu L., Gao M. Peh C. K. N., Ho G. W. “Recent progress in solar-driven interfacial water evaporation: Advanced designs and applications” Nano Energy, 57, 507 (2019). [PDF]
Recent progress in solar-driven interfacial water evaporation: Advanced designs and applications
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Yilmaz G., Tan C. F., Lim Y-F., Ho G. W. “Pseudomorphic Transformation of Interpenetrated Prussian Blue Analogues into Defective Nickel Iron Selenides for Enhanced Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting” Advanced Energy Materials, 9, 1802983 (2019). [PDF]
Pseudomorphic Transformation of Interpenetrated Prussian Blue Analogues into Defective Nickel Iron Selenides for Enhanced Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
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Wu H., Yang T., Du Y., Shen L., Ho G. W. “Identification of facet-governing-reactivity in haematite for oxygen evolution” Advanced Materials, 30, 1804341 (2018). [PDF]
Identification of facet-governing-reactivity in haematite for oxygen evolution
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Lim K. J. H., Yilmaz G., Lim Y-F., Ho G. W. “Multi-compositional hierarchical nanostructured Ni3S2@MoSx/NiO electrode for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen generation and energy storage” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 20491 (2018). [PDF]

Multi-compositional hierarchical nanostructured Ni3S2@MoSx/NiO electrode for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen generation and energy storage
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Ding T., Zhu L., Wang X-Q, Chan K. H., Lu X., Cheng Y. and Ho G. W. “Hybrid photothermal pyroelectric and thermoelectric generator for multi-situation low grade heat harvesting” Advanced Energy Materials, 8, 1802397 (2018). [PDF]
Hybrid photothermal pyroelectric and thermoelectric generator for multi-situation low grade heat harvesting
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Wang X-Q., Tan C. F., Chan K. H., Lu X., Zhu L., Kim S-W. and Ho G. W. “In built thermo-mechanical cooperative feedback mechanism for self-propelled multimodal locomotion and electricity generation” Nature Communications, 9, 3438 (2018). [PDF]
In built thermo-mechanical cooperative feedback mechanism for self-propelled multimodal locomotion and electricity generation
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Ng S. W. L., Gao M., Ong W. L., Lim K. J. H., Peh C.K. N., Ho G. W. “Simultaneous In-situ Reduction and Embedment of Cu Nanoparticles into TiO2 for the Design of Exceptionally Active and Stable Photocatalyst” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 16213 (2018). [PDF]

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Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Zhu L., Ho G. W. “Solar absorber gel: Localized macro-nano heat channeling for efficient plasmonic Au nanoflowers photothermic vaporization and triboelectric generation” Advanced Energy Materials, 8, 1800711 (2018). [PDF]
Solar absorber gel: Localized macro-nano heat channeling for efficient plasmonic Au nanoflowers photothermic vaporization and triboelectric generation
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Yang M-Q., Gao M., Hong M., Ho G. W. “Visible-to-NIR photon harvesting: progressive engineering of catalysts for solar powered environmental purification and fuels production” Advanced Materials, 30, 1802894 (2018). [PDF]
Visible-to-NIR photon harvesting: progressive engineering of catalysts for solar powered environmental purification and fuels production
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Cheng Y., Wang R., Chan K. H., Lu X, Sun J., Ho G. W. “A biomimetic conductive tendril for ultrastretchable and integratable electronics, muscles and sensors” ACS Nano, 12, 3898 (2018). [PDF]
A biomimetic conductive tendril for ultrastretchable and integratable electronics, muscles and sensors
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Lim W. Y., Wu H., Lim Y. F., Ho G. W. “Facilitating the charge transfer of ZnMoS4/CuS p-n heterojunctions through ZnO intercalation for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 11416 (2018). [PDF]

Facilitating the charge transfer of ZnMoS4/CuS p-n heterojunctions through ZnO intercalation for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation
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Tan C. F., Zin A. K. S., Phan H. T., Liow C. H., Chen Z., Xu Q-H, Ho G. W. “Inverse Stellation of CuAu-ZnO multimetallic-semiconductor nanostartube for plasmon enhanced catalysis” ACS Nano, 12, 4512 (2018). [PDF]
Inverse Stellation of CuAu-ZnO multimetallic-semiconductor nanostartube for plasmon enhanced catalysis
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Zhu L., Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Ho G. W. “Solar-driven photothermal nanostructured materials designs and prerequisites for evaporation and catalysis applications” Materials Horizon, 5, 323 (2018). [PDF]
Solar-driven photothermal nanostructured materials designs and prerequisites for evaporation and catalysis applications
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Zhu L., Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Wang X. Q., Ho G. W. “Self-contained monolithic carbon sponges for solar-driven interfacial water evaporation distillation and electricity generation” Advanced Energy Materials, 8, 1702149 (2018). [PDF]
Self-contained monolithic carbon sponges for solar-driven interfacial water evaporation distillation and electricity generation
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Yilmaz G., Tan C. F., Hong M. and Ho G. W. “Functional defective metal-organic coordinated network of mesostructured nanoframes for enhanced electrocatalysis” Advanced Functional Materials, 28, 1704177 (2018). [PDF]
Functional defective metal-organic coordinated network of mesostructured nanoframes for enhanced electrocatalysis
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Wu H., Lu X., Zheng G., and Ho G. W. “Topotactic Engineering of ultrathin two dimensional nonlayered nickel selenides for full water electrolysis” Advanced Energy Materials, 8, 1702704 (2018). [PDF]
Topotactic Engineering of ultrathin two dimensional nonlayered nickel selenides for full water electrolysis
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Yang M-Q., Wang J., Wu H., and Ho G. W. “Noble metal-free nanocatalysts with vacancies for electrochemical water splitting” Small, 14, 1703323 (2018). [PDF]
Noble metal-free nanocatalysts with vacancies for electrochemical water splitting
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Fang Z., Chan K. H., Lu X., Tan C. F., and Ho G. W. “Surface texturing and dielectric property tuning toward boosting of triboelectric nanogenerator performance” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 52-57 (2018). [PDF]
Surface texturing and dielectric property tuning toward boosting of triboelectric nanogenerator performance
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Liow C. H., Lu X., Tan C. F., Chan K. H., Zeng K., Li S., and Ho G. W. “Spatially probed plasmonic photothermic nanoheater enhanced hybrid polymeric-metallic nanogenerator” Small, 14, 1702268 (2018). [PDF]
Spatially probed plasmonic photothermic nanoheater enhanced hybrid polymeric-metallic nanogenerator
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Ng S. W. L., Yilmaz G., Ong W. L., Ho G. W. “One-step activation towards spontaneous etching of hollow and hierarchical porous carbon nanospheres for enhanced pollutant adsorption and energy storage” Applied Catalysis B, 220, 533-541 (2018). [PDF]
One-step activation towards spontaneous etching of hollow and hierarchical porous carbon nanospheres for enhanced pollutant adsorption and energy storage
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Yang M-Q, Xu Y-J, Lu W, Zeng K, Zhu H, Xu Q-H, Ho G. W. “Self-surface charge exfoliation and electrostatic coordinated 2D hetero-layered hybrids” Nature Communications, 8, 14224 (2017). [PDF]
Self-surface charge exfoliation and electrostatic coordinated 2D hetero-layered hybrids
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Tan C. F., Azmansah S. A. B., Zhu H., Xu Q-H, Ho G. W. “Spontaneous Electroless Galvanic Cell Deposition of 3D Hierarchical and Interlaced S-M-S Heterostructures” Advanced Materials, 29, 1604417-1604417 (2017). [PDF]
Spontaneous Electroless Galvanic Cell Deposition of 3D Hierarchical and Interlaced S-M-S Heterostructures
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Zhang N., Li M., Tan C. F., Peh C. K. N., Sum T. C., and Ho G. W. “Plasmonic enhanced photochemical and photocatalytic performances of 1D coaxial Ag@Ag2S hybrids” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5, 21570 (2017). [PDF]
Plasmonic enhanced photochemical and photocatalytic performances of 1D coaxial Ag@Ag2S hybrids
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Cheng Y., Lu X., Chan K. H., Wang R., Cao Z., Sun J., and Ho G. W. “A stretchable fiber nanogenerator for versatile mechanical energy harvesting and self-powered full range personal healthcare monitoring” Nano Energy, 41, 511 (2017). [PDF]
A stretchable fiber nanogenerator for versatile mechanical energy harvesting and self-powered full range personal healthcare monitoring
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Wang X-Q., Tan C. F., Chan K. H., Xu K., Hong M., Kim S-W, and Ho G. W. “Nanophotonic-engineered photothermal harnessing for waste heat management and pyroelectric generation” ACS Nano, 11, 10568-10574 (2017). [PDF]
Nanophotonic-engineered photothermal harnessing for waste heat management and pyroelectric generation
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Wang J., Zhu L., Dharan G., Ho G. W. “Electrodeposited Cobalt Phosphide Superstructures for Solar-driven Thermoelectrocatalytic Overall Water Splitting” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5, 16580 (2017). [PDF] Themed collection of 2017 JMCA hot papers
Electrodeposited Cobalt Phosphide Superstructures for Solar-driven Thermoelectrocatalytic Overall Water Splitting
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Yilmaz G., Yam K. M., Zhang C., Fan H. J., Ho G. W. “In situ transformation of MOFs into layered double hydroxide embedded metal sulphides for improved electrocatalytic and Supercapacitive Performance” Advanced Materials, 29, 1606814 (2017). [PDF]
In situ transformation of MOFs into layered double hydroxide embedded metal sulphides for improved electrocatalytic and Supercapacitive Performance
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Yang M-Q, Dan J., Pennycook S. J., Lu X., Zhu H., Xu Q. H., Fan H. J., Ho G. W. “Ultrathin nickel boron oxide nanosheets vertically assembled on graphene: A new hybrid 2D materials for enhanced photo/electrocatalysis” Materials Horizons, 4, 885 (2017). [PDF]
Ultrathin nickel boron oxide nanosheets vertically assembled on graphene: A new hybrid  2D materials for enhanced photo/electrocatalysis
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Gao M.‡, Ng S. W. L.‡, Chen L., Hong M., Ho G. W. “Self-regulating reversible photocatalytic-driven chromism of a cavity enhanced optical field TiO2/CuO nanocomposite” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5, 10909 (2017). [PDF] Themed collection of 2017 JMCA hot papers
Self-regulating reversible photocatalytic-driven chromism of a cavity enhanced optical field TiO2/CuO nanocomposite
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Zhu L., Peh C. K. N., Zhu T., Lim Y-F, Ho G. W. “Bifunctional 2D-on-2D MoO3 nanobelt Ni(OH)2 nanosheets for supercapacitor-driven electrochromic energy storage” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5, 8343-8351 (2017). [PDF] Themed collection of 2017 JMCA hot papers
Bifunctional 2D-on-2D MoO3 nanobelt Ni(OH)2 nanosheets for supercapacitor-driven electrochromic energy storage
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Zhu L., Ong W. L., Lu X., Zeng K., Fan H. J. and Ho G. W. “Substrate Friendly Growth of Large-Sized Ni(OH)2 Nanosheets for Flexible Electrochromic Films” Small, 13, 1700084 (2017). [PDF]
Substrate Friendly Growth of Large-Sized Ni(OH)2 Nanosheets for Flexible Electrochromic Films
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Wu H., Zhu T., Lu X., and Ho G. W. “High-efficient electrocatalysts by unconventional acid-etching for overall water splitting” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5, 24153 (2017). [PDF] Themed collection of 2017 JMCA hot papers
High-efficient electrocatalysts by unconventional acid-etching for overall water splitting
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Lim W. Y., Lim Y.-F., Ho G. W. “Pseudomorphic-phase transformation of NiCo based ternary hierarchical 2D-1D nanostructures for enhanced electrocatalysis” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5, 919-924 (2017). [PDF]
Pseudomorphic-phase transformation of NiCo based ternary hierarchical 2D-1D nanostructures for enhanced electrocatalysis
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Wang J., Lim Y-F, Ho G. W. “Manganese copper sulphide nanocomposites: structure tailoring and photo-/electrocatalytic hydrogen generation” ChemCatChem, 9, 4148-4154 (2017). [PDF]
Manganese copper sulphide nanocomposites: structure tailoring and photo-/electrocatalytic hydrogen generation
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Ong W. L., Wong J. H. M., Ng S. W. L., Tan H. R., Lim Y-F, Ho G. W. “Simultaneous Activation-Exfoliation-Reassembly to Form Layered Carbon with Hierarchical Pores” ChemCatChem, 9, 2488 (2017). [PDF]
Simultaneous Activation-Exfoliation-Reassembly to Form Layered Carbon with Hierarchical Pores
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Yilmaz G., Lu X. M. and Ho G. W. “Cross-linker Mediated Formation of Sulfur-functionalized V2O5/Graphene Aerogels and Their Enhanced Pseudocapacitive Performance” Nanoscale, 9, 802-811 (2017). [PDF]
Cross-linker Mediated Formation of Sulfur-functionalized V2O5/Graphene Aerogels and Their Enhanced Pseudocapacitive Performance
89
Zhu T., Zhu L., Wang J., Ho G. W. “NiCo2O4 Asymmetrical Yolk-Shell Structures with In-built Aperture and Supporting Framework for Enhanced Pseudocapacitive and Electrocatalytic Properties” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 8, 32901–32909 (2016). [PDF]
NiCo2O4 Asymmetrical Yolk-Shell Structures with In-built Aperture and Supporting Framework for Enhanced Pseudocapacitive and Electrocatalytic Properties
88
Zhu T., Zhu L.,Wang J., and Ho G. W. “In-Situ Chemical Etching of Tunable 3D Ni3S2 Superstructures for Bifunctional Electrocatalytic for Overall Water Splitting” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4, 13916-13922 (2016). [PDF]
In-Situ Chemical Etching of Tunable 3D Ni3S2 Superstructures for Bifunctional Electrocatalytic for Overall Water Splitting
87
Ong W. L., Ng S. W. L., Zhang C., Hong M. H., Ho G. W. “2D Hydrated Layered Ni(OH)2 Structure with Hollow TiO2 Nanocomposite Directed Chromogenic and Catalysis Capabilities” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4, 13307-13315 (2016). [PDF]
2D Hydrated Layered Ni(OH)2 Structure with Hollow TiO2 Nanocomposite Directed Chromogenic and Catalysis Capabilities
86
Wang J., Tan C. F., Zhu T., Ho G. W. “Topotactic Consolidation of Monocrystalline CoZn Hydroxides Towards Advanced Oxygen Evolution Electrodes” Angewandte Chemie, 55, 10326–10330 (2016). [PDF]
Topotactic Consolidation of Monocrystalline CoZn Hydroxides Towards Advanced Oxygen Evolution Electrodes
85
Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Ho G. W. “Plasmonic Photothermic Directed Broadband Sunlight Harnessing for Seawater Catalysis and Desalination” Energy & Environmental Science, 9, 3151-3160 (2016). [PDF]
Plasmonic Photothermic Directed Broadband Sunlight Harnessing for Seawater Catalysis and Desalination
84
Wang J., Zhu T., Ho G.W. “Nature-Inspired Design of Artificial Solar-to-fuel Conversion System Derived from Copper Phosphate Micro-flowers” ChemSusChem, 9, 1575–1578 (2016). Very Important Paper (VIP). [PDF]
Nature-Inspired Design of Artificial Solar-to-fuel Conversion System Derived from Copper Phosphate Micro-flowers
83
Lim F. J., Krishnamoorthy A., Ho G. W. “All-in-one solar cell: Stable, light-soaking free, solution processed and efficient diketopyrrolopyrrole based small molecule inverted organic solar cells” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 150,19-31 (2016). [PDF]
All-in-one solar cell: Stable, light-soaking free, solution processed and efficient diketopyrrolopyrrole based small molecule inverted organic solar cells
82
Lim W. Y., Hong M.H., Ho G. W. “In situ photo-Assisted Deposition and Photocatalysis of ZnIn2S4/Transition Metal Chalcogenides for Enhanced Degradation and Hydrogen Evolution under Visible Light” Dalton Transaction, 45, 552-560 (2016). [PDF]
In situ photo-Assisted Deposition and Photocatalysis of ZnIn2S4/Transition Metal Chalcogenides for Enhanced Degradation and Hydrogen Evolution under Visible Light
81
Wang J., Ho G. W. “Corrosion-Mediated Self-Assembly (CMSA): Direct Writing Towards Sculpturing of 3D Tunable Functional Nanostructures” Angewandte Chemie, 54, 15804-15808 (2015). [PDF]
Corrosion-Mediated Self-Assembly (CMSA): Direct Writing Towards Sculpturing of 3D Tunable Functional Nanostructures
80
Zhu T., Wang J., Ho G. W. “Self-supported yolk-shell nanocolloids towards high capacitance and excellent cycling performance” Nano Energy, 18, 273-282 (2015). [PDF]
Self-supported yolk-shell nanocolloids towards high capacitance and excellent cycling performance
79
Peh K. N. C., Gao M., Ho G. W. “Harvesting broadband absorption of solar spectrum for enhanced photocatalytic H2 generation” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3, 19360-19367 (2015). [PDF]
Harvesting broadband absorption of solar spectrum for enhanced photocatalytic H2 generation
78
Zhu L., Tan C. F., Gao M., Ho G. W. “Design of metal oxide-organic framework (MoOF) foam microreactor; solar-induced direct pollutant degradation and hydrogen generation” Advanced Materials, 27, 7713–7719 (2015). [PDF]
Design of metal oxide-organic framework (MoOF) foam microreactor; solar-induced direct pollutant degradation and hydrogen generation
77
Gao M., Zhu L., Ong W. L., Wang J., Ho. G. W. “Review: Structural Design of TiO2-based Photocatalyst for H2 Production and Degradation Applications” Catalysis Science & Technology, 5, 4703-4726 (2015). [PDF]
Review: Structural Design of TiO2-based Photocatalyst for H2 Production and Degradation Applications
76
Tan C. F, Ong W. L., Ho G. W. “Self-biased hybrid piezoelectric-photoelectrochemical cell with photocatalytic functionalities” ACS Nano, 9, 7661-7670 (2015). [PDF]
Self-biased hybrid piezoelectric-photoelectrochemical cell with photocatalytic functionalities
75
Zhu T., Ang Z.Y., Ho G. W. “Self-assembly formation of NiCo2O4 superstructures with porous architectures for electrochemical capacitors” RSC Advances, 5, 53259 (2015). [PDF]
Self-assembly formation of NiCo2O4 superstructures with porous architectures for electrochemical capacitors
74
Zhu L., Hong M. H., Ho G. W. “Hierarchical assembly of SnO2/ZnO nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic performance” Scientific Reports, 5, 11609 (2015). [PDF]
Hierarchical assembly of SnO2/ZnO nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic performance
73
Xiao J., Ong W. L., Guo Z., Ho G. W., Zeng K. “Resistive switching and polarization reversal of hydrothermal method grown undoped zinc oxide nanorods by using scanning probe microscopy techniques” ACS Applied Materials & Interface, 7, 11412 (2015). [PDF]
Resistive switching and polarization reversal of hydrothermal method grown undoped zinc oxide nanorods by using scanning probe microscopy techniques
72
Lim F. J., A. Krishnamoorthy, Ho G. W. “Device stability and light-soaking characteristics of high-efficiency benzodithiophene-thienothiophene copolymer based inverted organic solar cells with F-TiOx electron transport layer” ACS Applied Materials & Interface, 7, 12119 (2015). [PDF]
Device stability and light-soaking characteristics of high-efficiency benzodithiophene-thienothiophene copolymer based inverted organic solar cells with F-TiOx electron transport layer
71
Ong W. L., Lim Y. F., Ong L. T. June, Ho G. W. “Room Temperature Sequential Ionic Deposition (SID) of Ag2S Nanoparticles on TiO2 Hierarchical Spheres for Enhanced Catalytic Efficiency” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3, 6509-6516 (2015). [PDF]
Room Temperature Sequential Ionic Deposition (SID) of Ag2S Nanoparticles on TiO2 Hierarchical Spheres for Enhanced Catalytic Efficiency
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Zhu T., Ong W. L., Zhu L., Ho G. W. “TiO2 fibers supported FeOOH nanostructures as efficient visible light photocatalyst and room temperature sensor” Scientific Reports, 5, 10601 (2015). [PDF]
TiO2 fibers supported FeOOH nanostructures as efficient visible light photocatalyst and room temperature sensor
69
Zhu T., Zhang C., Ho G. W. “In-situ dissolution-diffusion towards homogeneous multiphase Ag/Ag2S @ ZnS core-shell heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic performance” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 119, 1667-1675 (2015). [PDF]
In-situ dissolution-diffusion towards homogeneous multiphase Ag/Ag2S @ ZnS core-shell heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic performance
68
Kevin M., Lim Y. R., Ho G. W. “Facile control of copper nanowire via the Maillard reaction using food chemistry for large scale transparent flexible conductors” Green Chemistry, 17, 1120-1126 (2015). [PDF]
Facile control of copper nanowire via the Maillard reaction using food chemistry for large scale transparent flexible conductors
67
Zhu T., Koo E. R., Ho G. W. “Shaped-controlled synthesis of porous NiCo2O4 with 1-3D hierarchical nanostructures for high-performance supercapacitors” RSC Advances, 5, 1697-1704 (2015). [PDF]
Shaped-controlled synthesis of porous NiCo2O4 with 1-3D hierarchical nanostructures for high-performance supercapacitors
66
Zhu L., Hong M., Ho G. W. “Fabrication of wheat grain textured TiO2/CuO composite nanofibers for enhanced solar H2 generation and degradation performance” Nano Energy, 11, 28–37 (2015). [PDF]
Fabrication of wheat grain textured TiO2/CuO composite nanofibers for enhanced solar H2 generation and degradation performance
65
Lim F. J., Set Y. T., Krishnamoorthy A, Ouyang J., Joachim L., Ho G. W. “Addressing the light-soaking issue in inverted organic solar cells using chemical bath deposited fluorinated TiOx electron transport layer” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3, 314-322 (2015). [PDF]
Addressing the light-soaking issue in inverted organic solar cells using chemical bath deposited fluorinated TiOx electron transport layer
64
Luo F., Guan Y., Ong W.L., Du Z., Ho G. W., Hong M. “Enhancement of pulsed laser ablation in environmentally friendly liquid” Optics Express, 22, 23875-82 (2014). [PDF]
63
Guo N., Lu R., Liu S., Ho, G.W., Zhang C.. “High catalytic activity of Au clusters supported on ZnO nanosheets” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 118 (36), pp. 21038 (2014). [PDF]
62
Muhammad R., Lim S. H., Goh S. H., Law J. B. K., Saifullah M. S. M., Ho G. W., Yim E. K. F. “Sub-100 nm patterning of TiO2 film for the regulation of endothelial and smooth muscle cell functions” Biomaterials Science, 2, 1740 – 1749 (2014). [PDF]
Sub-100 nm patterning of TiO2 film for the regulation of endothelial and smooth muscle cell functions
61
Wang J., Lim Y-F., Ho G. W. “Vegetable-extracted carbon dots and their nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic H2 production” RSC Advances, 4, 44117–44123 (2014). [PDF]
Vegetable-extracted carbon dots and their nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic H2 production
60
Wang J., Lim Y-F., Ho G. W. “Carbon-ensemble-manipulated ZnS Heterostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic H2 Evolution” Nanoscale, 6, 9673-9680 (2014). [PDF]
Carbon-ensemble-manipulated ZnS Heterostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic H2 Evolution
59
Gao M., Peh K. N. C., Pan Y., Xu Q-H., Ho G. W. “Fine Structural Tuning of Whereabout and Clustering of Metal-Metal Oxide Heterostructure for Optimal Photocatalytic Enhancement and Stability” Nanoscale, 6, 12655-12664 (2014). [PDF]
Fine Structural Tuning of Whereabout and Clustering of Metal-Metal Oxide Heterostructure for Optimal Photocatalytic Enhancement and Stability
58
Ong W. L.,Yew K. W. Tan C. F., Tan T. K., Hong M. H., Ho G. W. “Highly Flexible Solution Processable Heterostructured Zinc Oxide Nanowires Mesh for Environmental Clean-up Applications” RSC Advances, 4, 27481-27487 (2014). [PDF]
Highly Flexible Solution Processable Heterostructured Zinc Oxide Nanowires Mesh for Environmental Clean-up Applications
57
Zhu T., Peh K. N. C., Hong M. H., Ho G. W. “Outside-in Recrystallization of ZnS-Cu1.8S Hollow Spheres with Interdispersed Lattices for Enhanced Visible Light Solar Hydrogen Generation” Chemistry-A European Journal, 20, 11505 – 11510 (2014). [PDF]
Outside-in Recrystallization of ZnS-Cu1.8S Hollow Spheres with Interdispersed Lattices for Enhanced Visible Light Solar Hydrogen Generation
56
Yang J., Luo F. F., Kao T. S., Li X., Ho G. W., Teng J. H. , Luo X. G., Hong M.H “Design and Fabrication of Broadband Ultralow Reflectivity Black Si Surfaces by Laser Micro/nano Processing” Light: Science & Applications, 3, 185 (2014). [PDF]
Design and Fabrication of Broadband Ultralow Reflectivity Black Si Surfaces by Laser Micro/nano Processing
55
Ong W. L., Huang H., Xiao J.X., Zeng K. Y., Ho G. W. “Tuning of multifunctional Cu-doped ZnO films and nanowires for enhanced piezo/ferroelectric-like and gas/photoresponse properties” Nanoscale, 6, 1680-1690 (2014). [PDF]
Tuning of multifunctional Cu-doped ZnO films and nanowires for enhanced piezo/ferroelectric-like and gas/photoresponse properties
54
Low Q. X., Ho G. W. “Facile structural tuning and compositing of iron oxide-graphene anode towards enhanced supacapacitive performance” Nano Energy, 5, 28-35 (2014). [PDF]
Facile structural tuning and compositing of iron oxide-graphene anode towards enhanced supacapacitive performance
53
Wang J., Gao M., Ho G.W. “Bidentate-complexes-derived TiO2/carbon dots photocatalysts: in situ synthesis, versatile heterostructures, and enhanced H2 evolution” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2, 5703 – 5709 (2014). [PDF]
Bidentate-complexes-derived TiO2/carbon dots photocatalysts: in situ synthesis, versatile heterostructures, and enhanced H2 evolution
52
Ong W. L., Gao M. and Ho G. W. “Hybrid Organic PVDF–Inorganic M–rGO–TiO2 (M = Ag, Pt) Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Volatile Organic Compound Sensing and Photocatalytic Degradation–H2 Production” Nanoscale, 5, 11283-11290 (2013). [PDF]
Hybrid Organic PVDF–Inorganic M–rGO–TiO2 (M = Ag, Pt) Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Volatile Organic Compound Sensing and Photocatalytic Degradation–H2 Production
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Kevin, M., and Ho. G. W. “Transmission/Absorption Measurements for In Situ monitoring of Transparent Conducting Ga:ZnO Films Grown via Aqueous Methods” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 1, 14239-14245 (2013). [PDF]
Transmission/Absorption Measurements for In Situ monitoring of Transparent Conducting Ga:ZnO Films Grown via Aqueous Methods
50
Lim S.H., Radha B., Chan J. Y., Saifullah M. S. M., Kulkarni G. U., Ho G. W. “Flexible Palladium-Based H2 Sensor with Fast Response and Low Leakage Detection fabricated using Nanoimprint Lithography” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 5, 7274-7281 (2013). [PDF]
Flexible Palladium-Based H2 Sensor with Fast Response and Low Leakage Detection fabricated using Nanoimprint Lithography
49
Ong W. L., Ke C. M., Lim P., Kumar A., Zeng K. Y., Ho G. W. “Direct stamping and capillary flow patterning of solution processable piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride films” Polymer, 54, 5330-5337 (2013). [PDF]
Direct stamping and capillary flow patterning of solution processable piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride films
48
Gao M., Peh C. K. N., Ong W. L., Ho G. W. “Green chemistry synthesis of nanocomposite hydrogel with three-dimensional nano-mesopores for photocatalytic H2 production application” RSC Advances, 3, 13169-13177 (2013). [PDF]
Green chemistry synthesis of nanocomposite hydrogel with three-dimensional nano-mesopores for photocatalytic H2 production application
47
Ong W. L., Natarajan S., Kloostra B., Ho G. W. “Metal nanoparticles loaded hierarchically assembled ZnO nanoflakes for enhanced photocatalytic performance” Nanoscale, 5, 5568 (2013). [PDF]
Metal nanoparticles loaded hierarchically assembled ZnO nanoflakes for enhanced photocatalytic performance
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Agarwala S., Ong W. L., and Ho G. W. “Tailoring the porosity of 3D tin oxide nanostructures using urea for sensing and photovoltaic applications” Science of Advance Materials, 5, 1418-1426 (2013).
Tailoring the porosity of 3D tin oxide nanostructures using urea for sensing and photovoltaic applications
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Wong, T.J., Lim, F.J., Gao M., Lee G.H., Ho, G.W. “Photocatalytic H2 production of composite one-dimensional TiO2 nanostructures of different morphological structures and crystal phases with graphene” Catalysis Science & Technology, 3, pp. 1086-1093 (2013). [PDF]
Photocatalytic H2 production of composite one-dimensional TiO2 nanostructures of different morphological structures and crystal phases with graphene
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Foo, W.J., Zhang, C., Ho, G.W.. “Non-noble metal Cu-loaded TiO2 for enhanced photocatalytic H2 production” Nanoscale, 5 (2), pp. 759-764 (2013). [PDF]
Non-noble metal Cu-loaded TiO2 for enhanced photocatalytic H2 production
43
Teoh, H.F., Tao, Y., Tok, E.S., Ho, G.W., Sow, C.H.,, “Direct laser-enabled graphene oxide–Reduced graphene oxide layered structures with micropatterning” J.Appl. Phys., 112, 064309-1 (2012). [PDF]
Direct laser-enabled graphene oxide–Reduced graphene oxide layered structures with micropatterning
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Lim, F.J., Ananthanarayan, K., Luther, J., Ho, G.W.. “Influence of a novel fluorosurfactant modified PEDOT:PSS hole transport layer on the performance of inverted organic solar cells” Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22, pp. 25057-25064 (2012). [PDF]
Influence of a novel fluorosurfactant modified PEDOT:PSS hole transport layer on the performance of inverted organic solar cells
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Kevin, M., Tho, W.H., Ho, G.W.. “Transferability of solution processed epitaxial Ga:ZnO films; Tailored for gas sensor and transparent conducting oxide applications” Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (32), pp. 16442-16447 (2012). [PDF]
Transferability of solution processed epitaxial Ga:ZnO films; Tailored for gas sensor and transparent conducting oxide applications
40
Ong, W.L., Low, Q.X., Huang, W., Van Kan, J.A., Ho, G.W.. “Patterned growth of vertically-aligned ZnO nanorods on a flexible platform for feasible transparent and conformable electronics applications” Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (17), pp. 8518-8524 (2012). [PDF]
Patterned growth of vertically-aligned ZnO nanorods on a flexible platform for feasible transparent and conformable electronics applications
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Kevin, M., Lee, G. H. and Ho, G.W.. “Non-planar geometries of solution processable transparent conducting oxide: From film characterization to architectured electrodes” Energy & Environmental Science, 5, 7196 (2012). [PDF]
Non-planar geometries of solution processable transparent conducting oxide: From film characterization to architectured electrodes
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Agarwala, S. and Ho, G.W.. “Self-ordering anodized nanotubes: Enhancing the performance by surface plasmon for dye-sensitized solar cell” Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 189, 101 (2012). [PDF]
Self-ordering anodized nanotubes: Enhancing the performance by surface plasmon for dye-sensitized solar cell
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Yang, B., Lee, C., Ho, G.W., Ong, W.L., Liu, J., Yang, C.. “Modeling and experimental study of a low-frequency-vibration-based power generator using Zno nanowire arrays” Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21 (4), art. no. 6177209, pp. 776-778 (2012). [PDF]
Modeling and experimental study of a low-frequency-vibration-based power generator using Zno nanowire arrays
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Ho, G.W., Chua, K.J., Siow, D.R.. “Metal loaded WO3 particles for comparative studies of photocatalysis and electrolysis solar hydrogen production” Chemical Engineering Journal, 181-182 , pp. 661-666 (2012). [PDF]
Metal loaded WO3 particles for comparative studies of photocatalysis and electrolysis solar hydrogen production
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Agarwala, S., Lim, Z.H., E. Nicholson and Ho, G.W.. “Probing the morphology-device relation of Fe2O3 nanostructures towards photovoltaic and sensing applications” Nanoscale, 4 (1), pp. 194-205 (2012). [PDF]
Probing the morphology-device relation of Fe2O3 nanostructures towards photovoltaic and sensing applications
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Ong, W.L., Zhang, C., Ho, G.W.. “Ammonia plasma modification towards a rapid and low temperature approach for tuning electrical conductivity of ZnO nanowires on flexible substrates” Nanoscale, 3 (10), pp. 4206-4214 (2011). [PDF]
Ammonia plasma modification towards a rapid and low temperature approach for tuning electrical conductivity of ZnO nanowires on flexible substrates
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Agarwala, S., Peh, C.K.N., Ho, G.W., “Investigation of ionic conductivity and long-term stability of a LiI and KI coupled diphenylamine quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 3 (7), pp. 2383-2391 (2011). [PDF]
Investigation of ionic conductivity and long-term stability of a LiI and KI coupled diphenylamine quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell
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Kevin, M., Ong, W.L., Lee, G.H., Ho, G.W.. “Formation of hybrid structures: Copper oxide nanocrystals templated on ultralong copper nanowires for open network sensing at room temperature” Nanotechnology, 22 (23), art. no. 235701 (2011). [PDF]
Formation of hybrid structures: Copper oxide nanocrystals templated on ultralong copper nanowires for open network sensing at room temperature
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Andrew, W., Ho, G.W., Liew, S.L., Chua, K.C., Chi, D.Z.. “Probing the growth of ß-FeSi2 nanoparticles for photovoltaic applications: A combined imaging and spectroscopy study using transmission electron microscopy” Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 19 (4), pp. 464-472 (2011). [PDF]
Probing the growth of ß-FeSi2 nanoparticles for photovoltaic applications: A combined imaging and spectroscopy study using transmission electron microscopy
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Teoh, H.F., Tao, Y., Tok, E.S., Ho, G.W., Sow, C.H.. “Electrical current mediated interconversion between graphene oxide to reduced grapene oxide” Applied Physics Letters, 98 (17) , art. no. 173105 (2011). [PDF]
Electrical current mediated interconversion between graphene oxide to reduced grapene oxide
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Ho, G.W.. “Gas sensor with nanostructured oxide semiconductor materials” Science of Advanced Materials, 3 (2), pp. 150-168 (2011). [PDF]
Gas sensor with nanostructured oxide semiconductor materials
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Dai, Z., Nurbawono, A., Zhang, A., Zhou, M., Feng, Y.P., Ho, G.W., Zhang, C.. “C-doped ZnO nanowires: Electronic structures, magnetic properties, and a possible spintronic device” Journal of Chemical Physics, 134 (10), art. no. 104706 (2011). [PDF]
C-doped ZnO nanowires: Electronic structures, magnetic properties, and a possible spintronic device
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Natarajan, S., Lim, Z.H., Wee, G., Mhaisalkar, S.G., Sow, C.-H., Ho, G.W.. “Electrically driven incandescence of carbon nanotubes in controlled gaseous environments” Scripta Materialia, 64 (6), pp. 564-567 (2011). [PDF]
Electrically driven incandescence of carbon nanotubes in controlled gaseous environments
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Agarwala, S., Thummalakunta, L.N.S.A., Cook, C.A., Peh, C.K.N., Wong, A.S.W., Ke, L., Ho, G.W.. “Co-existence of LiI and KI in filler-free, quasi-solid-state electrolyte for efficient and stable dye-sensitized solar cell” Journal of Power Sources, 196 (3), pp. 1651-1656 (2011). [PDF]
Co-existence of LiI and KI in filler-free, quasi-solid-state electrolyte for efficient and stable dye-sensitized solar cell
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Lim, Z.H., Chia, Z.X., Kevin, M., Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W.. “A facile approach towards ZnO nanorods conductive textile for room temperature multifunctional sensors” Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 151 (1), pp. 121-126 (2010). [PDF]
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Ong, W.L., Lim, S.X., Sow, C.H., Zhang, C., Ho, G.W.. “Synthesis and field emission properties of well-aligned ZnO nanowires on buffer layer” Thin Solid Films, 518 (24 SUPPL.), pp. e139-e142 (2010). [PDF]
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Agarwala, S., Kevin, M., Wong, A.S.W., Peh, C.K.N., Thavasi, V., Ho, G.W.. “Mesophase ordering of TiO2 film with high surface area and strong light harvesting for dye-sensitized solar cell” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2 (7), pp. 1844-1850 (2010). [PDF]
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Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W., Chi, D.Z.. “Understanding the growth of beta-FeSi2 films for photovoltaic applications: A study using transmission electron microscopy” Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 157 (8), pp. H847-H852 (2010). [PDF]
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Kevin, M., Fou, Y.H., Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W.. “A novel maskless approach towards aligned, density modulated and multi-junction ZnO nanowires for enhanced surface area and light trapping solar cells” Nanotechnology, 21 (31), art. no. 315602 (2010). [PDF]
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Peh, C.K.N., KE, L., Ho, G.W.. “Modification of ZnO nanorods through Au nanoparticles surface coating for dye-sensitized solar cells applications” Materials Letters, 64 (12), pp. 1372-1375 (2010). [PDF]
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Hu, W., Wiria, Ong, W.L., Ho, G.W.. “High yield shape control of monodispersed Au nanostructures with 3D self-assembly ordering” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 358 (1-3), pp. 108-114 (2010). [PDF]
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Bela, S., Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W.. “Hydrolysis and ion exchange of titania nanoparticles towards large-scale titania and titanate nanobelts for gas sensing applications ” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 43 (3), art. no. 035401 (2010). [PDF]
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Yeow, S.C., Ong, W.L., Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W.. “Template-free synthesis and gas sensing properties of well-controlled porous tin oxide nanospheres” Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 143 (1), pp. 295-301 (2009). [PDF]
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Cai, Y., Zhang, A., Feng, Y.P., Zhang, C., Teoh, H.F., Ho, G.W.. “Strain effects on work functions of pristine and potassium-decorated carbon nanotubes” Journal of Chemical Physics, 131 (24), art. no. 249903 (2009). [PDF]
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Ho, G.W., Wong, A.S.W.. “Aqueous synthesis towards vertically-aligned and selective pattern of ZnO nanostructures arrays” Advanced Materials Research, 67, pp. 7-12 (2009). [PDF]
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Yong, M.J.Q., Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W.. “Mesophase ordering and macroscopic morphology structuring of mesoporous TiO2 film” Materials Chemistry and Physics, 116 (2-3), pp. 563-568 (2009). [PDF]
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Agarwala, S., Ho, G.W.. “Synthesis and tuning of ordering and crystallinity of mesoporous titanium dioxide film” Materials Letters, 63 (18-19), pp. 1624-1627 (2009). [PDF]
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Ho, S.Y., Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W.. “Controllable porosity of monodispersed tin oxide nanospheres via an additive-free chemical route” Crystal Growth and Design, 9 (2), pp. 732-736 (2009). [PDF]
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Seow, Z.L.S., Wong, A.S.W., Thavasi, V., Jose, R., Ramakrishna, S., Ho, G.W.. “Controlled synthesis and application of ZnO nanoparticles, nanorods and nanospheres in dye-sensitized solar cells” Nanotechnology, 20 (4), art. no. 045604 (2009). [PDF]
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Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W., Chi, D.Z., “Enhanced ferromagnetic Fe-rich germanide film grown using magnetron sputtering employing a post-deposition anneal” ECS Transactions 16 (10), pp. 989-997
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Tan, E.T.H., Ho, G.W., Wong, A.S.W., Kawi, S., Wee, A.T.S.. “Gas sensing properties of tin oxide nanostructures synthesized via a solid-state reaction method” Nanotechnology, 19 (25), art. no. 255706 (2008). [PDF]
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Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W., Chi, D.Z., “Enhanced ferromagnetic Fe-rich germanide film grown using magnetron sputtering employing a post-deposition anneal” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 41 (4), art. no. 042004 (2008). [PDF]
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Wang, C.H., Wong, A.S.W., Ho, G.W.. “Facile solution route to vertically aligned, selective growth of ZnO nanostructure arrays” Langmuir, 23 (24), pp. 11960-11963 (2007). [PDF]
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Ho, G.W., Wong, A.S.W.. “One step solution synthesis towards ultra-thin and uniform single-crystalline ZnO nanowires” Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 86 (4), pp. 457-462 (2007). [PDF]
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Cha, S.N., Jang, J.E., Choi, Y., Amaratunga, G.A.J., Ho, G.W., Welland, M.E., Hasko, D.G., (…), Kim, J.M.. “High performance ZnO nanowire field effect transistor using self-aligned nanogap gate electrodes” Applied Physics Letters, 89 (26), art. no. 263102 (2006). [PDF]
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Ho, G.W., Wong, A.S.W., Wee, A.T.S., Welland, M.E.. “Self-assembled growth of coaxial crystalline nanowires” Nano Letters, 4 (10), pp. 2023-2026 (2004). [PDF]
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Ho, G.W., Wong, A.S.W., Kang, D.-J., Welland, M.E.. “Three-dimensional crystalline SiC nanowire flowers” Nanotechnology, 15 (8), pp. 996-999 (2004). [PDF]
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Ho, G.W., Wee, A.T.S., Lin, J.. “Electric field-induced carbon nanotube junction formation” Applied Physics Letters, 79 (2), pp. 260-262 (2001). [PDF]
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Ho, G.W., Wee, A.T.S., Lin, J., Tjiu, W.C.. “Synthesis of well-aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes on Ni catalyst using radio frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition” Thin Solid Films, 388 (1-2), pp. 73-77 (2001). [PDF]