Numerous copies of a pumpkin-shaped molecule can be linked together to form a nanocapsule shell that can trap compounds inside. The outer surface of this capsule can be decorated with other species by plugging them into the cavities of the hollowed-out pumpkins.
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Kuykendall, D., Zimmerman, S. A very versatile nanocapsule. Nature Nanotech 2, 201–202 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2007.90
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