World first for reading digitally encoded synthetic molecules
For the first time ever, using mass spectrometry, researchers have successfully read several bytes of data recorded on a molecular scale using synthetic polymers.
Oct 17th, 2017
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Stiff fibres spun from slime
Under the influence of shear forces, nanoparticles from the secretion of velvet worms form polymer fibres that can be recycled in water.
Oct 17th, 2017
Read moreQuantum physics paves the way for new chemical products
Research by a molecular physicist has discovered that electrons can control chemical reactions in experiments leading to purer, cheaper chemical products.
Oct 17th, 2017
Read moreSpinning strands hint at folding dynamics
Scientists use magnetic beads to model microscopic proteins, polymers.
Oct 16th, 2017
Read moreVibrating nanoparticles interact
Placing nanodisks in groups can change their vibrational frequencies.
Oct 16th, 2017
Read moreChemical treatment improves quantum dot lasers
Scientists demonstrat that by adding extra electrons into their specially designed quantum dots, they can reduce this threshold to virtually zero.
Oct 16th, 2017
Read moreThink laterally to sidestep solar cell production problems
Researchers have combined and rearranged different semiconductors to create so-called lateral p-n heterojunctions - a simpler process they hope will transform the fabrication of solar cells, self-powered nanoelectronics as well as ultrathin, transparent, flexible devices.
Oct 16th, 2017
Read moreNanoantenna arrays power a new generation of fluorescence-based sensors
Researchers have designed and tested a series of plasmonic nanoantenna arrays that could lead to the development of a new generation of ultrasensitive and low-cost fluorescence sensors that could be used to monitor water quality.
Oct 16th, 2017
Read moreMajor advance in nanopore detection of peptides and proteins
Nanopore technology, which is used to sequence DNA, is cheap, hand-held and works in the jungle and in space. The use of this technology to identify peptides or proteins is now a step closer.
Oct 16th, 2017
Read moreLong nanotubes make strong fibers
Researchers advance characterization, purification of nanotube wires and films.
Oct 16th, 2017
Read moreNew OECD Test Guidelines for nanomaterials
The OECD has released a first set of Test Guidelines developed specifically for nanomaterials, in response to their increased production and usage.
Oct 13th, 2017
Read moreNew method to detect spin current in quantum materials unlocks potential for alternative electronics
A new method that precisely measures the mysterious behavior and magnetic properties of electrons flowing across the surface of quantum materials could open a path to next-generation electronics.
Oct 13th, 2017
Read moreHokusai's blue, cellulose nanofibers join forces to clean up disaster areas
Scientists succeed in creating radioactive cesium-adsorbing sponges.
Oct 13th, 2017
Read moreSynthetic organs, nanobots and DNA 'scissors': the future of medicine (w/video)
Nanobots that patrol our bodies, killer immune cells hunting and destroying cancer cells, biological scissors that cut out defective genes: these are just some of technologies that researchers are developing which are set to revolutionise medicine in the future.
Oct 13th, 2017
Read morePlasmons in an open box create miniature laser
Device could become exquisite sensor of environmental chemicals and biological molecules.
Oct 13th, 2017
Read moreSpectroscopy gets to the point
A sharp metallic tip enables absorption spectroscopy with unprecedented spatial resolution and sensitivity.
Oct 13th, 2017
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