Perpendicular branching in crystal growth of 3D architecture-tuned cadmium hydroxide arrays: From oriented tripods to faceted crystals

A chemical liquid-phase deposition method is used to synthesize perpendicularly branched nanotripods on substrates through continuous replenishment of nutrients into solution. A good control in crystal growth from oriented tripods to faceted crystals has been achieved, and more complex nanostructures are expected to be prepared by this slow crystal growth process.