Creating Microscopic Diamond Rotors for a New Generation of Proteins
In a recent breakthrough, scientists have successfully created diamond rotors only a few microns in size. These micro-diamond rotors are being used to power tiny protein-based machines, with the potential to revolutionize the field of nanotechnology. These tiny rotors are machined using a focused ion beam, and then coated with a thin layer of diamond to increase their strength and durability. Researchers have demonstrated that these diamond rotors can generate enough torque to power a protein-based nanomachine, and that they can remain stable and effective over long periods of time. This breakthrough could pave the way for a whole new generation of miniaturized, efficient machines, and could have a huge impact on the development of nanotechnology.
source: Phys.org