 Electrical explosions can be used to rapidly produce nanostructures such as nanodots, nanotubes, and nanorods. This process involves the rapid heating and cooling of a material due to the sudden release of energy caused by an electric discharge. The resulting nanostructure depends on the type of material being exploded and the conditions of the explosion. This article was authored by Rui Yuhan, Chen Li, Ming Gao, and others.