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Comment
. 2012 Dec;7(12):773-4.
doi: 10.1038/nnano.2012.221.

DNA nanotechnology. A metamaterial with memory

Ju Li  1 , Liyuan Bai
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DNA nanotechnology. A metamaterial with memory

Ju Li et al. Nat Nanotechnol. 2012 Dec.

Abstract

DNA can be used to create a very soft gel with liquid-like properties that can return to a preset solid shape when water is added.

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  • A mechanical metamaterial made from a DNA hydrogel.
    Lee JB, Peng S, Yang D, Roh YH, Funabashi H, Park N, Rice EJ, Chen L, Long R, Wu M, Luo D. Lee JB, et al. Nat Nanotechnol. 2012 Dec;7(12):816-20. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2012.211. Epub 2012 Dec 2. Nat Nanotechnol. 2012. PMID: 23202472

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