• Nanorod Synonyms:

nanorods, nanorod arrays, quantum rods, nanopillar, Alumina nanorods, Bismuth nanorods, Cadmium selenide nanorods, Copper nanorods, Gallium nitride nanorods, Gold nanorods, Gallium phosphide nanorods, Germanium nanorods, Indium phosphide nanorods, Magnesium oxide nanorods, Manganese oxide nanorods, Nickel nanorods, Palladium nanorods, Platinum nanorods, Silicon nanorods, Silicon carbide nanorods, Titanium dioxide nanorods, Zinc oxide nanorods,

• Nanorod General Definition:

Nanostructures shaped like long sticks or dowels with a diameter in the nanoscale but having a length that is very much longer.

• Nanorod Description:

a) 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. 

b) 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:

a) Varies.

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

c) Or contact the CDC at +1–800–232–4636 or by email at: < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >

• Nanorod Safety Notice:

a) 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.

b) Please visit and read this excellent "Approaches To Safe Nanotechnology" document from the CDC & NIOSH

c) With the publication of the Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology document, NIOSH hopes to: raise awareness of the occupational safety and health issues involved with nanotechnology; make recommendations on occupational safety and health best practices in the production and use of nanomaterials; facilitate dialogue between NIOSH and its external partners in industry, labor and academia; respond to requests for authoritative safety and health guidelines; and, identify information gaps and areas for future study and research.

d) You can contact the Center For Disease Control (CDC) at +1–800–232–4636 or by email at: < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .>