Defects In Liquid Crystals Could Be Used To Create Incredible Nanostructures ... - Headlines & Global News

Scientists discovered that by purposely creating "defects" in liquid crystals they could easily guide molecules into specific positions, allowing them to create impressive nanoscale structures and new materials.

In the study, the researchers created defects shaped like "ropes" that could then be filled with water and fat-loving molecules to create shapes. These shapes could then be linked together and transformed into new materials. This new discovery could have valuable applications in a wide variety of fields, including electronics and medicine, the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported.

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