DECISIONS, DECISIONS

By: Courtesy of Dongsheng Li | Department: Science & Technology | Tags: nanocrystals, synthesis, electron microscopy, crystal growth, oriented attachment

In this clip, which runs eight times faster than real time, a small iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticle approaches a larger one several times before properly aligning its crystal face and fusing.

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Nanocrystal Growth Observed

Imaging: Using electron microscopy, researchers reveal mechanism of nanoparticle fusion

Comments

Matthew S. MacLennan (05/28/2012 at 5:54 PM)

Even the non-living looks like it's alive!

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