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Nanotubes built from protein crystals: Breakthrough in biomolecular engineering

Scientists have succeeded in constructing protein nanotubes from tiny scaffolds made by cross-linking of engineered protein crystals. The achievement could accelerate the development of artificial enzymes, nano-sized carriers and delivery systems for a host of biomedical and biotechnological applications.

Nov 14th, 2018

Scientists engineer a functional optical lens out of 2D materials

Researchers announced that they have constructed functional metalenses that are one-tenth to one-half the thickness of the wavelengths of light that they focus. Their metalenses, which were constructed out of layered 2D materials, were as thin as 190 nanometers.

Nov 14th, 2018

Optimization of alloy materials: Diffusion processes in nanoparticles decoded

Aluminium alloys have unique material properties and are indispensable materials in aircraft manufacturing and space technology. With the help of high-resolution electron tomography, researchers have for the first time been able to decode mechanisms crucial for understanding these properties.

Nov 13th, 2018

'Waltzing' nanoparticles could advance search for better drug delivery methods

Scientists watch the 'swirling and spinning' of therapeutic nanoparticles to better understand their cellular binding.

Nov 13th, 2018

Anticancer drugs to be delivered directly to cells by magnetic nanospring capsules

Scientists obtained nanosprings that may be used to develop nanorobots and targeted drug delivery agents.

Nov 13th, 2018

Moths and nanomagnets could save lives

Experimental therapy could repair mutations that cause genetic diseases.

Nov 13th, 2018

Using fine-tuning for record-breaking solar cell performance

Materials scientists have achieved a new record in the performance of organic non-fullerene based single-junction solar cells. Using a series of complex optimisations, they achieved certified power conversion efficiency of 12.25 percent on a surface area measuring one square centimetre.

Nov 13th, 2018

Detecting light in a different dimension

Electrically conductive polymer nanostructures that are many times longer than they are wide make graphene a better light detector.

Nov 13th, 2018

Resonant mechanism discovery could inspire ultra-thin acoustic absorbers

Scientists have discovered that the scales on moth wings vibrate and can absorb the sound frequencies used by bats for echolocation (biological sonar). The finding could help researchers develop bioinspired thin and lightweight resonant sound absorbers.

Nov 13th, 2018

Stealth-cap technology for light-emitting nanoparticles

Researchers succeeded in significantly increasing the stability and biocompatibility of special light-transducing nanoparticles. The team has developed upconverting nanoparticles that not only convert infrared light into UV-visible light, but also are water-soluble, remain stable in complex body fluids such as blood serum, and can be used to store medications.