"DNA-Based Nanostructures Forge Ultra-Strong Metamaterials"
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a super-strong colloidal crystal metamaterial by using DNA as glue to hold together metal nanostructures. By constructing metallic nanoparticles in various shapes and applying strands of DNA as glue, the researchers were able to create colloidal crystal metamaterials with different properties and shapes. The resulting metamaterials were found to be ultra-strong, stiff, and capable of maintaining their shape under extreme pressure. This development could have applications in space-based products and the creation of lighter and more efficient electronic devices, particularly in medical applications.