Faceting ionic shells into icosahedra via electrostatic (Image 2)

These simulated shapes are constructed from dozens of charged, closely packed particles, models that are helping researchers better understand how some viruses are constructed and guiding the design of new materials. The research, from the laboratory of Monica Olvera de la Cruz of Northwestern ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.
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