Custom silicon microparticles dynamically reconfigure on demand

Custom silicon microparticles dynamically reconfigure on demand 05/08/2018 03:23 PM EDT Researchers at Duke University and North Carolina State University have demonstrated the first custom semiconductor microparticles to exhibit dynamically selectable behaviors while suspended in water. The study presents the first steps toward realizing advanced applications such as artificial muscles and reconfigurable computer systems. Full story at https://pratt.duke.edu/about/news/custom-silicon-microparticles Source Duke University 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 · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111