Su filindeu is a rare, fine pasta from Sardinia, Italy, known as the threads of God, measuring about 440,000 nanometers in diameter. In contrast, nanospaghetti, developed by UCL chemists, is an astonishingly tiny 372 nanometers wide and has significant implications for healthcare. Created accidentally during research on nanofibers, this nearly invisible pasta can support wound healing and drug delivery. Composed of biodegradable natural starch, nanospaghetti resembles the extracellular matrix, providing a renewable source for medical applications, showcasing a blend of culinary tradition and modern science.
Su filindeu is known for its incredible thinness, measuring about 440,000 nanometers in diameter, often referred to as the threads of God.
Nanospaghetti, measuring just 372 nanometers wide, is 1,000 times smaller than su filindeu and can only be observed using specific microscopic equipment.
The potential applications of nanospaghetti in healthcare, particularly for wound healing and drug delivery, makes it a significant scientific breakthrough.
This biodegradable and renewable starch-based nanofiber mirrors the extracellular matrix, essential for supporting cells and tissues in the human body.
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