1. The Self- and Directed Assembly of Nanowires Open Access Author: Smith, Benjamin David Title: The Self- and Directed Assembly of Nanowires Graduate Program: Chemistry Keywords: NanowiresNanotubesGoldSilicaSelf-AssemblySedimentationvan der WaalsAspect RatioDensityElectrostaticsParticle File: Download Smith_Benjamin_Dissertation_FINAL.pdf Committee Members: Christine Dolan Keating, Dissertation Advisor/Co-AdvisorDr Mary Beth Williams, Committee MemberThomas E Mallouk, Committee MemberKristen Ann Fichthorn, Committee Member