Nucleation theory provides a powerful tool for growth modeling of a variety of objects: from
liquid droplets to thin solid films and biological structures. Theoretical approaches based on …

The incorporation of metal atoms into silicon nanowires during metal-particle-assisted
growth is a critical issue for various nanowire-based applications. Here we have been able …

Unidirectional growth of silicon nanowires (SiNWs) can be achieved via a vapor–liquid–
solid (VLS) mechanism. Interestingly, when adopting low surface tension metals such as tin …

Single semiconducting nanowires with sub-wavelength diameters exhibit superior light
absorption, and hence triggered a vivid discussion regarding the application of these …

The boron dopant distribution in Si nanowires grown by the Au-catalyzed chemical vapor
deposition is characterized by laser-assisted atom probe tomography. A convenient and an …

We investigate the effect of annealing temperature on self-assembled Au droplets on Si
(111). The annealing temperature is systematically varied while fixing other growth …

We investigate the chemical and morphological structure of the Au nanodots on Ge (111),
which serve as catalysts for the formation of epitaxial Ge nanowires. We show that dewetting …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the
accumulation of amyloid beta (A β) plaques in the brain. A β 1–42 is the main component of …

Si nanowires have received continued increased attention because they keep the promise
of monolithic integration of high-performance semiconductors with new functionality into …

Using in situ x-ray diffraction, epitaxial relationships have been measured for different Au
deposits on Si (111) surfaces, under ultrahigh vacuum conditions, from room temperature to …