New DNA-nanotechnology-based method enhances nucleic acid analysis in cells and tissues, enabling parallel detection of many targets with high sensitivity and tunability and at low costs.
May 22nd, 2019
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Scientists develop a new process for producing palladium nanoparticles that are 12 times more sensitive to hydrogen than those made with previous methods -- devices that may be vital to the transition to a hydrogen energy ecosystem.
May 22nd, 2019
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Researchers report the development of a graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus 'suckers'.
May 22nd, 2019
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The results of an experiment explain the mechanism of electron photoemission by metallic nanostructures under ultrafast laser excitation.
May 22nd, 2019
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Novel nanocarriers made of 'waste' release drugs in a way that cured a plant disease for the first time.
May 22nd, 2019
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Researchers have developed high volumetric-energy-density and long-life lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries based on the free-standing, densely compact, and integrated cathode.
May 22nd, 2019
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If you're looking for a liquid to study with neutron scattering, lemon liqueur probably isn't your first thought. But this research is a nice example on how neutron scattering can be used to probe the structure of very diverse systems.
May 22nd, 2019
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Scientists are pleased to find that the application of mechanical strain appears to manipulate the conductivity of low-dimensional materials, including graphene.
May 21st, 2019
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Supercomputer tells origin story of nanoparticle size distributions with large-scale simulations.
May 21st, 2019
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A collection of interesting, newly published nanotechnology books.
May 21st, 2019
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Metasurfaces that manipulate light at tiny scales could find uses in cellphone lenses, smart-car sensors, and optical fibers.
May 21st, 2019
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Nanowerk has put together an infographic that summarizes key properties, facts and application areas of graphene.
May 21st, 2019
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Some people are concerned nanoparticles may present health risks. Here's what we know about nanotechnology in food.
May 21st, 2019
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Can the properties of composite materials be predicted? Scientists have mastered this feat and thus can help achieve research objectives faster. This leads, for instance, to better recycling techniques and electrically conductive synthetic materials for the solar industry.
May 21st, 2019
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Scientists have discovered that a biological nanoparticle - a plant virus - is capable of delivering pesticide molecules deeper below the ground, to places that are normally beyond their reach.
May 21st, 2019
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New research shows how clustered particles determine elasticity of some gels.
May 20th, 2019
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