Image of a single molecule captured for the first time

August 28th, 2009 by Green Earth Facts Bookmark and Share Leave a reply »
Image of a single molecule

Image of a single molecule

The detailed chemical structure of a single molecule has been imaged for the first time, say researchers.

The physical shape of single carbon nanotubes has been outlined before, using similar techniques – but the new method even shows up chemical bonds.

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