Colloidal Crystal (IMAGE)

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Colloidal Crystal

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Argonne scientists have used small particles as electron equivalents to create metallic behavior in colloidal systems primarily composed of larger particles. These small particles could act as messengers, carrying information or other molecules over distances.

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Byeongdu Lee / Argonne National Laboratory

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