Biocinematics

Molecular Woven Fabric

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Copyright

© 2020 David Leigh

Description

Molecular strands have been woven into 3x3 grids which assemble into layers of a 2D woven molecular fabric. A scanning-electron micrograph of the fabric is featured alongside the artistic representation of the fabric.

Featured Research

August, D.P., Dryfe, R.A.W., Haigh, S.J. et al. Self-assembly of a layered two-dimensional molecularly woven fabric. Nature 588, 429–435 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-3019-9

More information

http://www.catenane.net/pages/2020_2D_Material.html


Work in progress render of the molecular fabric

Work in progress render of the molecular fabric

Quick concept sketch of the cover, integrating the fabric with the micrograph

Quick concept sketch of the cover, integrating the fabric with the micrograph