Methods of making nano-scale structures having controlled...

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C257S053000, C257S064000, C257S065000, C257SE21090, C257SE31038, C438S478000, C977S762000, C977S814000

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07906778

ABSTRACT:
Methods of making nanometer-scale semiconductor structures with controlled size are disclosed. Semiconductor structures that include one or more nanowires are also disclosed. The nanowires can include a passivation layer or have a hollow tube structure.

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