Scientists Just Created a Pasta So Tiny You Can't See It With the Naked Eye

Research has already shown that eating pasta can have a positive effect on mood, but new findings suggest that a special type of pasta might also aid in physical healing.
In late 2024, scientists revealed the recipe for "nanopasta," which is the thinnest spaghetti in the world, made up of nanofibers that could potentially be used for wound dressings.
The researchers noted in their paper published in the journal Nanoscale Advances that starch, being one of the most abundant natural polymers, has garnered interest for various uses including biofuels, cosmetics, and papermaking. They highlighted the potential of assembling starch into bulk materials for applications like nanofiber membranes, which could be useful in nanofiltration, carbonized supercapacitors, and various biomedical uses.
Here’s what you should know about nanopasta and the pressing question, "Can we eat it??"

What is nanopasta?

Nanopasta consists of extraordinarily thin strands of tungsten disulfide, each measuring just 370 nanometers in width, roughly two-hundredths the size of a human hair. These strands are so thin that they cannot be seen with the naked eye and are even difficult to observe under a standard microscope, requiring an electron microscope for visibility. It is created by combining formic acid and flour, similar to how regular pasta is made with water and flour. Instead of kneading and cutting by hand, the process involves an electrospinning technique that threads the flour through a charged needle.

By: Stacey Leasca

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