The powers of self-assembly
Williams, D.
Medical Device Technology 15(9): 11-13
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1048-6690 PMID: 16231781 Document Number: 580292
During the past few years, new concepts of materials synthesis have been developed in which macromolecular structures form by-processes of self-assembly. Microstructures and nanostructures, which often mimic those found in nature, are formed without complex manufacturing methods. This article assesses the implications of this development for medical devices.