Silicon Nanocrystal Formation (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption Silicon nanocrystals are formed by a silane gas in a plasma process. Credit Lorenzo Mangolini/UC Riverside Usage Restrictions Use only with appropriate credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.