Yet the materials rely on external stimuli, such as light, to function. “Our material operates autonomously, so there’s no external control involved,” Li said. “By ‘poking’ the shell with a chemical ...

Precision control of the timing, structure and functions in molecular self-assembly. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2014 / 08 / 140829083854.htm ...