#  December 2002 - Chemistry Highlights 

 



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Jennifer A. Lewis of UIUC and co-workers used colloidal gels (inks) to construct intricate 3-D structures with micrometer-size features and overall dimensions of a few millimeters \[Langmuir, 18, 5429 (2002); C&EN, July 1, page 7\]. Possible uses include advanced ceramics, photonic materials, and catalyst supports.