Twin‐Induced Growth of Palladium–Platinum Alloy Nanocrystals

Identical or fraternal? Palladium–platinum alloy nanocrystals with well-defined twinned structures (see picture) were synthesized by co-reducing Pd and Pt salts. The evolution of twinned morphologies involves coalescence between initially formed small particles under the slow reduction process. Manipulation of the reduction kinetics allows ready control over crystallinity, and thus shape, of the nanocrystals. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.