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  • Title: Self-replicating twins in nanowires.
    Author: Yuan Z, Nakano A.
    Journal: Nano Lett; 2013 Oct 09; 13(10):4925-30. PubMed ID: 24073636.
    Abstract:
    Based on molecular-dynamics simulations validated with quantum-mechanical calculations, we predict that (111) twin planes in a [111]-oriented GaAs nanowire attain attractive interactions mediated by surface strain. This gives rise to a self-replication mechanism that continuously generates a twin superlattice in a nanowire during growth. We demonstrate significant implications of the twin-twin interaction for the electronic, mechanical, and chemical properties of nanowires. These unique properties suggest potential applications such as catalysts for solar fuel production and nanoscale mechanical dampers.
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