Tetrapod-like inc oxide whisker has a unique crystal structure, The characters, thde applications and preparation of such whisker have beeeen introduced in this paper.

• 刺状氧化锌是一种特殊形貌的晶须，本文介绍了近年来国内外对刺状氧化锌的性质、应用及制备方面的研究成果。