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Hexagonal close-packed nanolattices of monodispersed nickel nanoparticles have been discovered with trioctylphosphine as one of the surfactants, without extra forces. Their origin appears to be due to electrostatic interactions. This finding is expected to open up a new era in natural nanolattice research.
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