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A new approach to reconfigurable colloid assembly paves methods for adaptive smart materials

Schematic diagram of the design of principles for creating reconfigurable colloid assembly. Credit: 2024 Xi Chen et al. Self-assembly of colloids is the process in which colloidal particles spontaneously organize into ordered structures under certain conditions. Self-assembly of colloids serves as the basis for designing materials such as optoelectronic devices and sensors. One of the most interesting frontiers of colloidal…