Self-assembly gets new direction

Matthew R. Jones and Chad A. Mirkin
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Matthew R. Jones: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.
Chad A. Mirkin: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.

Nature, 2012, vol. 491, issue 7422, 42-43

Abstract: By controlling the placement of 'sticky' patches on particles, assemblies can be made that mimic atomic bonding in molecules. This greatly expands the range of structures that can be assembled from small components. See Article p.51

Date: 2012
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