Size and geometry controlled synthesizing nano-rods via developing a novel in situ polyol process

► Developing a novel size and geometry controlled in situ synthesizing of nano-rode via controlling the nucleation and crystal growth mechanisms. ► Incorporating the two steps of synthesizing and applying the nanostructures into one step via developing an environment-friendliness process. ► Investigating the effects of reaction velocity, chemical ratio of materials, temperature, kind of procedure, and pre-treatment. ► Successful fabrication of nano-rods with a high aspect ratio oriented parallel with fiber axes. ► Every result has been well discussed and interestingly conformed by others.