Compositions, systems and methods are described for condensed phase
conversion and growth of nanorods and other materials. A method includes providing
a condensed phase matrix material; and activating the condensed phase matrix material
to produce a plurality of nanorods by condensed phase conversion and growth from
the condensed chase matrix material instead of from vacor. The compositions are
very strong. The compositions and methods provide advantages because they allow
(1) formation rates of nanostructures necessary for reasonable production rates,
and (2) the near net shaped production of component structures.
