BLOCK 2 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University materials scientist Edwin Thomas was part of an international team that established how block copolymers follow the chirality of their basic elements as they self-assemble into larger structures. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.