Atomic Chains in Boron Nitride Nanotubes (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

Atomic Chains in Boron Nitride Nanotubes

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Researchers have discovered that a material forms a DNA-like helix when reduced to a string of atoms, as seen by the pink line in this graphic, encapsulated in a nanotube.

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Purdue University/Pai-Ying Liao

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