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Five ways nanotechnology is securing your future

The real challenge is using nanofabrication techniques reliably to manufacture working nanoscale devices.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Scientists develop nanoscale vesicles for cellular deliveries

Scientists have developed a novel nano-engineering technique to fabricate tiny, membrane-bound vesicles called liposomes.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Nanocrystal self-assembly sheds its secrets

A new approach gives a real-time look at how the complex structures form.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Biosensor measures signaling molecules within cilia

Scientists can measure the dynamics of signaling molecules in subcellular compartments.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Scientists explore nanoscale objects and processes with microwave microscopy

Scientists have demonstrated a nondestructive way to observe nanoscale objects and processes in conditions simulating their normal operating environments.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Carbon leads the way in clean energy

Groundbreaking research is leading the way in clean energy, with the use of carbon as a way to deliver energy using hydrogen.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Pumping up energy storage with metal oxides and graphene

Scientists have found certain metal oxides increase capacity and improve cycling performance in lithium-ion batteries.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Scientists extend the reach of single crystals

Materials scientists and physicists have demonstrated a new method of making single crystals that could enable a wider range of materials to be used in microelectronics, solar energy devices and other high-technology applications.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Solid electrolytes open doors to solid-state batteries

Japanese scientists have synthesized two crystal materials that show great promise as solid electrolytes. All-solid-state batteries built using the solid electrolytes exhibit excellent properties, including high power and high energy densities, and could be used in long-distance electric vehicles.

Mar 22nd, 2016

Bacteria's Achilles heel uncovered by single molecule chemistry

The discovery, a crucial step in bacteria's energy metabolism, may be the first step in developing an entirely novel form of antibiotics.

Mar 21st, 2016

Engineers adapt laser method to create micro energy units

Laser-writing technique can help manufacturers create micro energy storage and conversion units; possibilities are 'endless', researchers say.

Mar 21st, 2016

Wrinkles and crumples make graphene better

Crumple a piece of paper and it's probably destined for the trash can, but new research shows that repeatedly crumpling sheets of the nanomaterial graphene can actually enhance some of its properties. In some cases, the more crumpled the better.