Goldilocks Principle Wrong for Particle Assembly: Too Hot & Too Cold Is Just Right
Monday, October 20, 2014 - 08:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Microscopic particles that bind under low temperatures will melt as temperatures rise to moderate levels, but re-connect under hotter conditions, a team of New York University scientists has found. Their discovery points to new ways to create "smart materials," cutting-edge materials that adapt to their environment by taking new forms, and to sharpen the detail of 3D printing.