Nanocubes Self-Assemble into Winding, Complex Structures

Using magnetite nanocubes, Weizmann Institute scientists showed that, under the competing forces of magnetism and van der Waals, such nanomaterials can self-assemble into unexpectedly beautiful and complex structures. The nanocubes also created surprisingly yarn-like strands, demonstrating that, with the right conditions, cube-shaped nanoparticles are able to align into winding, helical structures.

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