Playdough-like particles could self-assemble into functional architectures, may change the face of 3D printing

A group of chemists at New York University (NYU) are reconfiguring the “building blocks” of life with a new particle that combines Playdough and Lego traits. All fun and games aside, these so-called patchy particles are 1/200th the width of a human hair, and can self-assemble into an endless array of unique architectures. According to their creators, there’s no limit on potential applications.

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