A novel confinement-free synthesis of CP-HMNSFs possessing straight channels at fiber center surrounded by concentric short-pitch helical channels is discovered. The chloropropyl groups are found mainly located at central cylindrical part of the nanofibers. Helical PtCo nanowires with small and narrowly distributed radii of gyration are also fabricated, showing distinct ferromagnetic properties as compared with the straight counterparts.
- Nien-Chu Lai
- Sz-Chian Liou
- Chia-Min Yang