Fig. 4: Model for theoretical calculations and growth mechanisms.
From: Twisting, untwisting, and retwisting of elastic Co-based nanohelices
a Triangular monomer; b triangular monomers connect head-to-tail to form a long chain; c six long chains assemble to form a hexagonal prism structure; d crystal structure model; e nanorod growth mechanism; f nanohelix growth mechanism.
