An elongated structure with nanoscale transverse dimensions. Crystal structure, growth direction, sidewall facets and surface chemistry determine its properties and morphology.
A nanowire is a nanoscale wire with a diameter typically on the order of nanometers (1 to 100 nanometers) and can be made from a variety of materials, including metals, semiconductors, and insulators. These materials exhibit unique electrical, optical, and mechanical properties at the nanoscale, making nanowires of great interest in a variety of scientific and technological fields.
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