Particle size | Nanomaterials shape | Graphic characteristics |
Dimensional-nanometer size in all directions (x, y, z) 0D | quantum dots, clusters, nanocrystals |
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one-dimensional nanomaterials, nano size in two perpendicular directions (x, y) 1D | metal nanowires, nanotubes and nanorods, nanofibers, nanorods |
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two-dimensional nanomaterials, (layers of nano-thickness, single- or multi-phase types, or metal composites containing nanoparticles) 2D | Films and coats, nanofolies, wells, disc |
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three-dimensional (nanocrystalline) nanomaterials 3D | Polycrystals (tetrahedron, cube, octahedron) |
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