Unravelling Nanometallurgy with in Situ Electron-Microscopy: A Case Study with Cu Nanowires

In situ transmission electron microscopy as a toolbox for the emerging science of nanometallurgy

“… 40 Similar effects were noted by Coradini et al , who report that Cu NWs sublime through a leak in the oxide layer caused by the thinning of the layer upon heating. 41 …”