Study Shows That Size Affects Structure of Hollow Nanoparticles
For Immediate Release A new study from North Carolina State
University shows that size plays a key role in determining the
structure of certain hollow nanoparticles. The researchers
focused on nickel nanoparticles, which have interesting magnetic
and catalytic properties that may have applications in fields as
diverse as energy production and nanoelectronics. “The
principles we’re uncovering here have great potential for
nanofabrication – the creation of materials that have very small
features, with many applications in fields ranging from
electronics to medicine,” says Dr. Joe Tracy, an assistant
professor of materials science and engineering at NC State and
co-author of the study. “This study improves our understanding
of hollow nanoparticles and is a foundation for future work on
applications in ultra-high density magnetic recording and more
efficient catalysts, which is useful for chemical production,
waste treatment and energy production.” A