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The solution synthesis of Mg(OH)2 nanorods is discussed with emphasis on the influence of experimental conditions on the morphology of the products. A templating mechanism is suggested for the formation of the nanorods that involves solvent molecules (ethylenediamine) acting as bidentate ligands to form a complex (see Figure). The 1D Mg(OH)2 nanorod structure can then condense out.
Li et al. (Thu,) studied this question.