From Spheres to Worms (IMAGE)

University of Würzburg

From Spheres to Worms

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Specific interactions cause spherical nanoparticles of polymers to rearrange themselves into worm-like structures during cooling. The resulting hydrogel dissolves again when heated.

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Theresa Zorn / University of Wuerzburg

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