From spider webs to mosaics: How nanosheets of graphene oxide control the patterns left by a drying droplet
Researchers have discovered that graphene oxide nanosheets can be manipulated to control the patterns left by drying droplets. This finding offers a new method for precise material deposition in applications like printed electronics and surface coatings.
Why it matters
Improving control over droplet evaporation patterns is critical for the advancement of manufacturing processes in electronics and nanotechnology.
by S Chatterjee, P Singh, B Kumar, R K Shukla, J Bahadur, R Bhardwaj
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