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Title: Geometric curvature controls the chemical patchiness and self-assembly of nanoparticles

Journal Article · · Nature Nanotechnology

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Bio-Inspired Energy Science (CBES)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0000989
OSTI ID:
1384649
Journal Information:
Nature Nanotechnology, Vol. 8, Issue 9; Related Information: CBES partners with Northwestern University (lead); Harvard University; New York University; Pennsylvania State University; University of Michigan; University of Pittsburgh; ISSN 1748-3387
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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