The oriented self-assembly of small PbSe nanocrystals into extended structures ‘nanoworms’

Unique PbSe nanostructures “nanoworms” have been synthesised from small PbSe nanocrystals at room temperature without the use of surfactant or template.

The PbSe nanoworms have been synthesised from ultra small PbSe nanocrystals at room temperature without any surfactant or template.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► Ultra small PbSe nanoparticles have been synthesized.
► Oriented self-assembly of PbSe nanoparticles to “nanoworms”.
► PbSe nanoparticles self-assembly mechanism is discussed.