It is well known that quantum effects become increasingly important as the size of structures is reduced. But the influence of shape on quantum confinement is less appreciated. New data show that shape matters as much as size.
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Buhro, W., Colvin, V. Shape matters. Nature Mater 2, 138–139 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat844
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