New insights into nanocrystal growth in liquid

New insights into nanocrystal growth in liquid 09/20/2017 12:14 PM EDT Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers have measured the forces that cause certain crystals to assemble, revealing competing factors that researchers might be able to control. The work has a variety of implications in both discovery and applied science. In addition to providing insights into the formation of minerals and semiconductor nanomaterials, it might also help scientists understand soil as it expands and contracts through wetting and drying cycles. Full story at http://www.pnnl.gov/news/release.aspx?id=4465 Source DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111