Silica nanograins form perfect 12-sided cages

Silica nanograins form perfect 12-sided cages

Silica nanograins form perfect 12-sided cages, Published online: 21 June 2018; doi:10.1038/d41586-018-05529-8

Researchers have created and imaged a self-assembling silica dodecahedron. Measuring only 11.8nm across, this 'nanocage' could one day be used in cancer therapies.

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