Augmented reality at your fingertips
Apr 24, 2017
A flexible, carbon-based device that responds to humidity in two ways can sense 3D objects without touching them.
Results for nanoscience
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The brighter side of twisted polymers
May 15, 2017
Conjugated polymers designed with a twist produce tiny, brightly fluorescent particles with broad applications.
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Keeping the heat out
Jul 1, 2017
Insights into the thermal behavior of metal-nitride nanowires could open new avenues in optical electronics.
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A firefly's flash inspires new nanolaser light
Jul 15, 2017
Synchronized emissions from innovative on-chip lasers create possibilities for inexpensive artificial neural networks.
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Simple green synthesis is a breath of fresh air
Nov 5, 2017
A method for creating nanoparticles without using solvents could lead to environmentally friendly electronics.
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Wet plasma makes a nano-sized splash
Dec 10, 2017
Silicon microelectronics and biomedical fields could benefit from a safe and cost-effective way to synthesize nanoparticles.
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Khashab harnesses nature’s genius for tiny deliveries
Feb 11, 2018
2017 recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Award Niveen Khashab builds nanoscale ‘miniature machines’ with diverse applications.
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New moves for polymer chain dynamics
Jan 21, 2019
A Nobel-winning method for observing single molecules in action provides the basis for unprecedented insights into polymer chain dynamics.
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Driving water down nanohighways
Mar 3, 2019
Self-assembled channels in a polymer membrane could greatly enhance extraction of water from gases.
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Bending the norm on nanowires
May 23, 2019
Arranging nanowires in bent configurations may make them less likely to fail inside electronic devices.
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Stabilizing ligands make nanoclusters brighter
Nov 18, 2019
Large cylindrical ligands increase stability and enhance light emission of silver nanoclusters.
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Harnessing hot carriers for high efficiency solar cells
Dec 30, 2019
Materials that can slow the cooling of highly energetic hot carriers could capture extra energy from the Sun.
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Nanoribbons carved into high-performance transistors
Feb 5, 2020
Extremely thin strips of phosphorus may help engineers to fabricate nanoscale transistors with atomically perfect structures.
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A shift in shape boosts energy storage
Feb 17, 2020
More efficient photocatalysts could unlock the potential of solar energy.
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Iron nanorobots go undercover
May 20, 2020
Customizable magnetic iron nanowires pinpoint and track the movements of target cells.
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New spin brings rapid rescue from oil spills
Jul 23, 2020
High-capacity oil-adsorbing mats could be deployed in oil spill emergencies to limit ecological damage.
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Copper nanoclusters shape up
Aug 16, 2020
Atomically precise nanocluster may provide fresh direction for nanocatalysts.
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Peel-apart surfaces drive transistors to the ledge
Sep 7, 2020
Surfaces featuring atomic-scale ledges and steps can act as reusable templates for producing nanoelectronic components.
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Quantum dot photovoltaics make a lasting impression
Sep 20, 2020
Ultrathin charge-transport layers enable low-cost solar cells to avoid premature degradation from ultraviolet light.
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Nanomaterial acts as a molecular thermometer
Oct 11, 2020
A two-dimensional material mimics the human temperature-sensing system.
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Carbon nanochemistry written in the stars
May 11, 2022
A universal mechanism could explain the formation of carbon nanoparticles in interstellar and terrestrial environments.
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Bone formation comes down to the nanowire
Jun 28, 2022
Nanotechnology that accelerates the transition of stem cells into bone could advance regenerative medicine.
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Getting more out of light
Aug 4, 2022
Nanomaterials offer a way to get many electrical charges from each photon absorbed by a solar cell.
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Soft touch sensitivity
Nov 29, 2022
Compliant and conductive carbon nanomaterial could be the perfect fit for on-skin electronics.
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True randomness, by inkjet printer
Mar 23, 2023
A microscale “memristor” with inkjet-printed electrodes offers an energy efficient and stable true random number generator for cryptography applications.
