Increasing Complexity while Maintaining a High Degree of Symmetry in Nanocrystal Growth†
Funding from the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant no267867 Plasmaquo) is gratefully acknowledged.
Graphical Abstract
Learning from classics: Crystal growth is a complex process, and there are multiple paths for going from dissolved ions to solid crystals. Highlighted herein is the application of traditional chemistry concepts to new ways for increasing the complexity of nanocrystals while maintaining a high degree of symmetry.