We explore the potential of nanocrystals (a term used equivalently to nanoparticles) as
building blocks for nanomaterials, and the current advances and open challenges for …

Liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (LPTEM) is a powerful in situ visualization
technique for directly characterizing nanomaterials in the liquid state. Despite its successful …

Intermetallic catalysts are of immense interest, but how heterometals diffuse and related
interface structure remain unclear when there exists a strong metal-support interaction …

Shape control is of key importance in utilizing the structure–property relationship of
nanocrystals. The high surface-to-volume ratio of nanocrystals induces dynamic surface …

The vast majority of single crystalline metal nanoparticles adopt shapes in the O h point
group as a consequence of the symmetry of the underlying face-centered cubic (FCC) …

The growth pathways from tetrahedral to multiply twinned gold nanoparticles in the gas
phase are studied by molecular dynamics simulations supported by density functional theory …

Multiply twinned icosahedrons possess a diversity of unique functionalities well‐suited to
various applications, such as thermoelectric conversion. Regarding chalcogenide …

Utilizing ionizing radiation for in situ studies in liquid media enables unique insights into
nanostructure formation dynamics. As radiolysis interferes with observations, kinetic …

Twin structures possess distinct physical and chemical properties by virtue of their specific
twin configuration. However, twinning and detwinning processes are not fully understood on …

Understanding morphological changes of nanoparticles in solution is essential to tailor the
functionality of devices used in energy generation and storage. However, we lack …