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Nature Chemistry (16 May 2008) | doi:10.1038/nchem.11

Nanofabrication: Trees served with a twist

Gavin Armstrong

The properties of nanostructures are dictated by their size and morphology, so understanding and controlling their growth is crucial. Inorganic nanowires are usually synthesised using a metal nanoparticle catalyst that directs the growth in one dimension.