Self‐Assembly of ZnO Nanorods and Nanosheets into Hollow Microhemispheres and Microspheres

Abstract

Hollow microhemisphere and microsphere patterns (see Figure) can be selectively created from the self-assembly of ZnO nanorods and thin nanosheets, respectively. It appears that these distinctive superstructures can evolve from spherical-nanocluster-based aggregates under controlled conditions, presenting the promise of a self-assembly route to curved, multidimensionally ordered superstructures from one and two-dimensional nanocrystal building blocks. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2005/c1477_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.