Illustrated View of a Nanohoop (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Illustrated View of a Nanohoop

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Illustration of a cycloparaphenylene, or nanohoop, that has been doped with nitrogen atoms. Research in the University of Oregon lab of Ramesh Jasti has shown the combination of nitrogen and carbon atoms extends the potential efficiency and capabilities of such structures.

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Courtesy of Ramesh Jasti

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