Cornell Researchers Develop Self-Assembling Magnetic Particles
Cornell University researchers have developed microscale magnetic particles that can be programmed to self-assemble into complex structures. The new technology mimics how proteins and nucleic acids naturally organize, while also filtering out unwanted material during the assembly process.
The project was led by Cornell professors Itai Cohen and Paul McEuen. Their work builds on many years of research into using magnetic binding for the self-assembly of micro- and nanoscale systems. The investigators noted that their innovative approach was inspired by a popular toy.
The discoveries may lead to new types of self-building biomimetic devices and microscale machines. Further details about the research are available at the Cornell University website.
Source: Cornell University
Source Type: College
Source Location: Ithaca
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