High index, reactive facet-controlled synthesis of one-dimensional single crystalline rare earth hydroxide nanobelts
Abstract
Nanomaterials that are enclosed by high index, reactive facets exhibit a significantly enhanced chemical reactivity, leading to superior performances in electronics, photonics, energy conversion and storage, as well as interfacing with living cells for various biological purposes. This article investigates the formation of single crystalline rare earth hydroxide nanobelts with selective control of high energy surfaces. Combining experimental and theoretical efforts, a carboxylic group and carbon–carbon double bond of