Structural Analysis of Self-Assembling Nanocrystal Superlattices

Abstract

Nanocrystal engineered superlattices are a new type of material, differing from either a single particle or the corresponding bulk material, explains Z. L. Wang. He briefly outlines what is meant by a self-assembled nanocrystal lattice—the Figure shows an example consisting of faceted particles—before reviewing their structural analysis, concentrating on transmission electron microscopy and related techniques.