Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of producing PbSexY1-x alloys and methods of producing PbSe/PbY core/shell nanowires. The method of producing PbSexY1-x alloys comprise providing PbSe nanowires, producing a PbY solution where Y═S or Te, adding the PbSe nanowires to an growth...http://www.google.fr/patents/US8003021?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US8003021 - Synthesis of Pb alloy and core/shell nanowires
