Mysterious nano world captured by electron microscope
A nanometer is one millionth of a millimeter—a world even smaller than the microscopic scale. In this tiny realm, MANA's state-of-the-art electron microscopes have captured mysterious and breathtaking scenes. “MA NA NO ART" refers to the artistic creations made by researchers who process these nanoscopic images. By the way, the titles are also given by the researchers. Does it make sense, or does it look like something else? Enjoy the fascinating and beautiful world of nanotechnology, inspired by pure curiosity. For more description of each “MA NA NO ART", please refer to the MANA's official Instagram.
Efflorescence
A SEM image of germanium nanowires grown on a silicon substrate.
Mesoporous Phospholipid Particles
A SEM image of mesoporous phospholipid particles.
Phospholipid Nano-flower
A SEM image of mesoporous phospholipid particles.
Kaleidoscope Cubes
Carbon fullerene C60 with silver nitrate decompose with growth of C60-only crystals. Color has been added to the crystals.
Graphene Micro Universe
Optical microscope image of graphene oxide coated on a silicon substrate.
Wood Tubes & Pollen
A SEM image of self-assembled fullerene microtubes repel polymer microparticles.
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A SEM image of fullerene microcubes having single cavity on each face of the cubes.
Memory of Molecules
Single-molecule manipulation of fullerene molecule C60 (1 nanometer in diameter) was used for extremely-high density information storage.
Silver Stepping Stones on a Germanium Surface
[Artist] Seiya Suzuki
False-colored SEM image of hemispherical silver thin films formed on a germanium terrain.
Thinking Network
[Artist] Rintaro Higuchi
The metallic nanowires (PANI/Ag) are randomly distributed and forming a network that thinks.
Liquid crystal ‘wagasa’
A pyrazinacene liquid crystal has texture like Japanese traditional umbrellas.
Nano Earth
Droplet wrapped with hydrophobic nanoparticle aggregates on its surface.