"A new way of probing nanometre-scale particles of a single chemical element has revealed that they have markedly different properties from larger chunks of the same element."
"doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-00323-3"
Nanometre-scale particles composed of a single chemical element can exhibit properties that differ markedly from those of bulk material. Advanced probing techniques now enable direct examination of these single-element nanoparticles at nanometre scales, uncovering size-dependent physical and chemical behaviors. The observed divergence from bulk properties underscores the importance of nanoscale characterization for accurate prediction and control of material performance. Improved measurement capability supports targeted design and tuning of nanoscale materials for applications in catalysis, electronics, optics, and other technologies that rely on element-specific nanoscale behavior.
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