3D Reconstruction of Quasi-1D Single-Crystal Nanostructures.

Adv Mater

Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133, Rome, Italy.

Published: October 2015

The accurate determination of the 3D geometries of single-crystal quasi-1D nanostructures is described, including sidelengths, perimeters, areas, lengths, and azimuth and elevation angles. This is a major step toward the synthesis of quasi-1D nanostructures with superior uniformity, and tightly controlled geometrical or geometry-dependent properties.

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