Supraparticles are microscopic spheres made of thousands of smaller colloidal particles.
The study provides insights into the internal structure of these complex materials.
Findings could have implications for materials science and photonics.
Briefing: 3D Imaging Reveals Messy-Looking Supraparticles Can Be Nearly Perfect Crystals Inside
Strategic angle: Researchers at Utrecht University have quantitatively mapped the three-dimensional structure of photonic supraparticles for the first time.