In 'novel playground,' metals are formed into porous nanostructures

For 5,000 years or so, the only way to shape metal has been to "heat and beat." Even in modern nanotechnology, working with metals involves carving with electron beams or etching with acid.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news133755687.html">In 'novel playground,' metals are formed into porous nanostructures</a></p> <p>For 5,000 years or so, the only way to shape metal has been to "heat and beat." Even in modern nanotechnology, working with metals involves carving with electron beams or etching with acid.</p>