Spatial control of chemistry on the inside and outside of inorganic nanocrystals.
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Abstract
The ability to make inorganic nanocrystals of controlled size, shape, and composition is well-established for some elements and compounds, but by no means has been generalized to the entire periodic table. A new paper in this issue of ACS Nano offers a route to explore more of the periodic table with increased control over both composition and position for inorganic nanostructures. This Perspective provides a snapshot of the major challenges in controlling the positions of atoms and molecules both in the cores and on the surfaces of inorganic nanocrystals.