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Pottery-Inspired Techniques Revolutionize Nanoparticle Assembly Control

10/21/2025

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Ahyoung Kim, a materials science graduate and lead author, published a Nature study showing pottery-inspired methods can enhance the control of nanoparticle assembly.
The approach uses iodide as a stencil material to selectively coat nanoparticles, enabling precise interactions and the creation of complex structures.
The work, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, could revolutionize materials science with applications in electronics and biotechnology.

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Ahyoung Kim, a materials science graduate and lead author, published a Nature study showing pottery-inspired methods can enhance the control of nanoparticle assembly.
The approach uses iodide as a stencil material to selectively coat nanoparticles, enabling precise interactions and the creation of complex structures.
The work, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, could revolutionize materials science with applications in electronics and biotechnology.