Technique Controls Composition, Structure of NanowiresNanowires — microscopic fibers that can be “grown” in the lab — are a hot research topic today, with a variety of potential applications including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and sensors. Now, a team of MIT researchers has found a way of precisely controlling the width and composition of these tiny strands as they grow, making it possible to grow complex structures that are optimally designed for particular applications.Read more: http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news-Technique-Controls-Composition-Structure-of-Nanowires-022312.aspx

Technique Controls Composition, Structure of Nanowires

Nanowires — microscopic fibers that can be “grown” in the lab — are a hot research topic today, with a variety of potential applications including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and sensors. Now, a team of MIT researchers has found a way of precisely controlling the width and composition of these tiny strands as they grow, making it possible to grow complex structures that are optimally designed for particular applications.

Read more: http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news-Technique-Controls-Composition-Structure-of-Nanowires-022312.aspx