Shape manipulation of nanostructures

摘要

A method for reshaping a nanostructure. The method includes: providing a nanostructure having an initial shape; applying energy from a non-chemical energy source to the nanostructure; and thereby reshaping the nanostructure to a reshaped geometry different from the initial shape. The nanostructure may additionally be optionally cleaned with the application of energy from the non-chemical energy source.