Development of Growth Theory for Vapor–Liquid–Solid Nanowires: Wetting Scenario, Front Curvature, Growth Angle, Linear Tension, and Radial Instability

<div>Wetting model of VLS growth of NWs: (а) conical (<i>δ</i> &gt; 0) and (b) constant radius (<i>δ</i> = 0).</div>

Journal of Nanotechnology

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Figure 1: Development of Growth Theory for Vapor–Liquid–Solid Nanowires: Wetting Scenario, Front Curvature, Growth Angle, Linear Tension, and Radial Instability 

Figure 1 | Development of Growth Theory for Vapor–Liquid–Solid Nanowires: Wetting Scenario, Front Curvature, Growth Angle, Linear Tension, and Radial Instability 