Nano-balloon created by scientists: thinnest ever made

William Atkins
Friday, 12 September 2008 20:19

Science - Energy

The researchers, led by mechanical engineer J. Scott Bunch, state that the thinnest balloon will probably be used to assist in imaging techniques such as with scanning tunneling micrscope (STM) devices.

They should also help as part of sensing devices, such as when they measure pressures inside very small volumes and identify pressure changes that occur with chemical reactions.

The balloons are also likely to be a part of filtering devices, acting as barriers for “ultrafiltration.”

A representation of the balloon is found on the ACS Publication's website.