Materials Science Colloids get complex

Self-organization of soft-matter components can create complex and beautiful structures. But the intricate structures created by adding a second stage of organization could reveal more than just a pretty face.

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Published inNature Vol. 439; no. 7076; pp. 545 - 546
Main Author van Blaaderen, Alfons
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Nature Publishing Group 02.02.2006
Subjects
Biochemistry
Crystal structure
Materials science
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Summary:Self-organization of soft-matter components can create complex and beautiful structures. But the intricate structures created by adding a second stage of organization could reveal more than just a pretty face.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/439545a