Shape Control of II–VI Semiconductor Nanomaterials
- 30 January 2006
- Vol. 2 (3), 316-329
- https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.200500357
Abstract
Anisotropic II–VI semiconductor nanocrystals and nanoparticles have become important building blocks for (potential) nanotechnological applications. Even though a wide variety of differently shaped nanoparticles of this class can be prepared, the underlying mechanisms are mostly not fully understood. This Review article provides a brief overview of the currently studied shape‐evolution mechanisms and the most prominent synthesis methods for such particles, with an aim to provide a fundamental understanding on how different morphologies evolve, and to function as a tool to aid in the preparation of specific nanocrystals.This publication has 88 references indexed in Scilit:
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