Electron beam nanodiffraction was used to study the internal structure of colloidal CdSe quantum rods (QRs). Small-angle (2°–3°) rotations between various sections of individual colloidal CdSe QRs were observed indicating imperfection in the QRs. These imperfections may significantly impact the electronic, optical, and mechanical properties of the QRs.
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