Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have developed atomic-level precision patterning on nanoparticle surfaces using stencils, creating 'patchy nanoparticles' with various shapes and functions. The technique allows for large-scale production of batched particles with intricate designs, enabling the creation of novel materials and metamaterials.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Atom-scale stencil patterns help nanoparticles take new shapes and learn new tricks University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau · Oct 15, 2025 · first to report
- Pottery-inspired method stencils nanoparticles for building advanced materials University of Michigan · Oct 20, 2025