Nanoparticles: A very versatile nanocapsule

Darrell W. Kuykendall; Steven C. Zimmerman

doi:10.1038/nnano.2007.90

Nanoparticles: A very versatile nanocapsule

Darrell W. Kuykendall, Steven C. Zimmerman

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Abstract

Numerous copies of a pumpkin-shaped molecule can be linked together to form a nanocapsule shell that can trap compounds inside. The outer surface of this capsule can be decorated with other species by plugging them into the cavities of the hollowed-out pumpkins.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	201-202
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature Nanotechnology
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2007.90
State	Published - 1 Jan 2007
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Bioengineering
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Biomedical Engineering
General Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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