Synthesis, characterizations, properties, modifications and applications of zero-dimensional monoelemental selenium nanomaterials

Abstract

The past two decades have witnessed a rapid development in the field of zero-dimensional (0D) monoelemental selenium nanomaterials (Me-SeNMs). Especially, 0D Me-SeNMs exhibit multiple properties and functionalized modifications, which endow them with multifunctional and effective applications in a wide range of currently promising fields. To promote a further development in this significant topic, thereby this present work has comprehensively reviewed recent progress on 0D Me-SeNMs. Firstly, various experimental synthesis methods are properly classified and introduced. Then, characterization and essential properties are emphatically analyzed and summarized. After that, different strategies for functional modifications are wholly compared and commented. Finally, versatile potential applications are methodically highlighted and discussed. These review sections are in well combination of representative and state-of-the-art related studies about 0D Me-SeNMs and derivatives. Meanwhile, the current status, probable challenges and forthcoming prospects are rationally elaborated and expected. According to opportune, comprehensive and in-depth features, this review will facilitate further exploration of monoelemental and functionalized nanomaterials, focusing on efficient synthesis and modifications toward high-performance practical applications, especially in important biomedicine, therapeutics, opto-electronics, energy storage and conversion, catalysis, sensors, nutrition, environment repairing, etc.