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MIT scientists break a 20-year rule and unlock never-before-seen crystal structures
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What we know
MIT scientists have challenged two decades of conventional thinking by discovering that flexible molecular connections, rather than rigid ones, can unlock entirely new ways to arrange nanoparticles. The breakthrough could lead to a new generation of designer materials with unusual properties and applications in electronics, medicine, and energy.
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MIT scientists break a 20-year rule and unlock never-before-seen crystal structures
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MIT scientists break a 20-year rule and unlock never-before-seen crystal structures
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- ScienceDaily TechnologyMIT scientists break a 20-year rule and unlock never-before-seen crystal structures
- ScienceDaily Top NewsMIT scientists break a 20-year rule and unlock never-before-seen crystal structures