▲ The picture of nanostructure (This is not a real one)

Have you ever heard about amino acids or peptides? They look so hard to understand, but some Korean scientists understood them completely and created such a great thing with it. Many experts utilize them in various industries. If they can be utilized in many ways, experts can increase their production in many industries. You may probably wonder what it is.

▲ SNU university, which leaded this research

A group of South Korean scientists created a new type of nanostructure to use amino acids and peptides last April 19th. They researched in many laboratories such as SNU University (Seoul National University), Pohang Universtiy of Science, and Technology and LG Display.
You might notice that what it is. It is a new kind of nanostructure. You may wonder why it is such a great thing. Also, you may doubt why making it looks simple. But, if you try to make this material, it will be so hard. It requires a lot of professional knowledge and efforts.

▲ Chirality, the terminology which used in biochemistry

▲ Chirality, the terminology which used in biochemistry

Many chemicals significant to life have mirror-image twins, a characteristic known as chirality, though it is only observed in organic molecules. The teams from Seoul National University (SNU), Pohang University of Science and Technology and LG Display Co. have successfully created three-dimensional metallic nanostructures with chirality, SNU said. The chiral gold nanoparticles interact differently with the circularly polarized visible light to display extensive color modulation. As a result, the color change is possible by controlling the light polarization. This has the potential to be used in future display designs Kim tae-nam, a lead researcher from SNU, said that based on the understanding of the interface between peptides and inorganic materials, they have built a new platform technology to control the crystallographic asymmetry.“This finding can make a direct and immediate impact on optical devices.”The researchers also said that the potential applications include an active color display, holography and chirality sensors.
If this material spreads in many various industries, it will help to grow our country's economies. Also, if our economy grows more, we can live better. You may expect it to create more, and I also hope it will be spread more.