Shaped nanocrystal particles and methods for making shaped nanocrystal
particles are disclosed. One embodiment includes a method for forming a
branched, nanocrystal particle. It includes (a) forming a core having a
first crystal structure in a solution, (b) forming a first arm extending
from the core having a second crystal structure in the solution, and (c)
forming a second arm extending from the core having the second crystal
structure in the solution.
