Ferritin in a Graphene Water Balloon (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

Ferritin in a Graphene Water Balloon

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In this image generated by an electron microscope, the white dots are the protein ferritin. The dark circle in the middle is a bubble trapped within the graphene capsule enclosing the sample, which was fully hydrated during the imaging process.

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Canhui Wang

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