Heteroepitaxial modification of nanomaterials has become a powerful means to create novel
functionalities for various applications. One of the most elementary factors in heteroepitaxial …

The focus on surface lattice strain in nanostructures as a fundamental research topic has
gained momentum in recent years as scientists investigated its significant impact on the …

The high catalytic performance of core–shell nanoparticles is usually attributed to their
distinct geometric and electronic structures. Here we reveal a dynamic mechanism that …

Layered double hydroxides (LDH) consist of positively-charged metal hydroxide layers and
negatively-charged anions and water in the interstitial layers. Due to the unique properties of …

Scanning nanobeam electron diffraction (NBED) with fast pixelated detectors is a valuable
technique for rapid, spatially resolved map** of lattice structure over a wide range of …

At elevated temperatures, bimetallic nanomaterials change their morphologies because of
the interdiffusion of atomic species, which also alters their properties. The Kirkendall effect …

Strain engineering enables the direct modification of atomic bonding and is currently an
active area of research aimed at improving electrocatalytic activity. However, directly …

The effect of lattice strain on the catalytic properties of Pd nanoparticles is systematically
studied. Synthetic strategies for the preparation of a series of shape‐controlled Pd …

Develo** syntheses of more sophisticated nanostructures comprising late transition
metals broadens the tools to rationally design suitable heterogeneous catalysts for chemical …

Engineering strain critically affects the properties of materials and has extensive applications
in semiconductors and quantum systems. However, the deployment of strain-engineered …