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Rice University

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A reconstruction of block copolymers as seen through an electron microscope clearly shows how they follow the chirality, or handedness, established by their basic molecules and grow into spiraling structures that twist left or right. Their controllable 'handed-ness' and tunability could lead to materials with unique optical qualities.

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Rong-Ming Ho/ National Tsing Hua University

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