Morphing Surfaces of Ionic Nanocrystals (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

Morphing Surfaces of Ionic Nanocrystals

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Kyoto University team exploit preexisting crystal "molds" to make copper oxide nanocrystals morph into hollow copper sulfide nanocages through anion exchange, and ultimately into cadmium sulfide and zinc sulfide nanocages.

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