Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Scientists have created mega-crystals with unique properties by mixing different shapes of nanocrystals. These 'Lego materials' form long-range ordered dense lattices called superlattices, which exhibit superfluorescence and can be used for technical applications.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Shiny mega-crystals that build themselves Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) · May 27, 2021 · first to report
- Researchers build structured, multi-part nanocrystals with super light-emitting properties Iowa State University · May 28, 2021