• Nanorod Synonyms:
  

  Nanorods, nanorod arrays, quantum rods
  

• Nanorod General Definition:

• Nanorod Description:

In nanotechnology, nanorods are one morphology of nanoscale objects. Each of their dimensions range from 1–100nm. They may be synthesized from metals or semiconducting materials. Standard aspect ratios (length divided by width) are 3-5. Nanorods are produced by direct chemical synthesis. A combination of ligands act as shape control agents and bond to different facets of the nanorod with different strengths. This allows different faces of the nanorod to grow at different rates, producing an elongated object. Source: Wikipedia

• Nanorods Presently In Limited Production:

a) Alumina nanorods

b) Bismuth nanorods

c) Cadmium selenide nanorods

d) Copper nanorods

e) Gallium nitride nanorods

f) Gold nanorods

g) Gallium phosphide nanorods

h) Germanium nanorods

i) Indium phosphide nanorods

j) Magnesium oxide nanorods

k) Manganese oxide nanorods

l) Nickel nanorods

m) Palladium nanorods

n) Platinum nanorods

o) Silicon nanorods

p) Silicon carbide nanorods

q) Titanium dioxide nanorods

r) Zinc oxide nanorods

s) Important Comment: Many of the above nanorods will have to be custom manufactured due to current lack of commercial demand

• Nanorod Physical Properties Available:

Presently diameters as small as 12 nanometers

• Nanorod Typical Applications:

The applications of nanorods are diverse, ranging from display technologies (the reflectivity of the rods can be changed by changing their orientation with an applied electric field) to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), optical, sensing, solar cells, magnetic, and electronic device applications.

• Nanorod Packaging:

Usually to customer specification

• Nanorod TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Varies. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404

• Nanorod Safety Notice:

Before using nanorods, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.