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Water-soluble warped nanographene and its application for photo-induced cell death

Researchers have introduced 'warped nanographene', which is soluble in a broad range of solvents while maintaining its photophysical properties.

Feb 9th, 2018

Few-layer tellurium as a promising successor of black phosphorus

Scientists have theoretically predicted few-layer alpha-Tellurium to be a promising elementary semiconductor with extremely high carrier mobility, layer-tunable bandgap, strong light absorption, large strength and good environmental stability.

Feb 9th, 2018

A super resolution view of chemical reactions

Researchers have demonstrated, using a super resolution microscopic technique, how to follow chemical reactions taking place in very small volumes. The method of analysis is the first to make it potentially possible to observe reactions not only inside living cells, but even within individual organelles, such as cell nuclei.

Feb 9th, 2018

Your gadget's next power supply? Your body

Gold tab attached to skin converts mechanical energy into juice for wearables, self-powered electronics.

Feb 9th, 2018

Antibacterial applications of graphene oxides

Nano-antibacterial agents represent a novel strategy for bacterial killing.

Feb 9th, 2018

Innovative antimicrobial adhesive films to reduce infection risk in hospitals

In the framework of the European project FLEXPOL, researchers are designing formulations with antimicrobial properties from essential oils.

Feb 9th, 2018

Acoustic nanomotors

Active delivery of Cas9-sgRNA complex in the cell by using ultrasound-propelled nanomotors.

Feb 9th, 2018

Ultra-efficient removal of carbon monoxide using gold nanoparticles on a molecular support

New method and mechanism for state-of-the-art gas purification.

Feb 9th, 2018

Mass production of new class of carbon nanotube semiconductors closer to reality

Chemists have found a way to simultaneously control the orientation and select the size of single-walled carbon nanotubes deposited on a surface.

Feb 9th, 2018

Quantum dots display promise for polymers

Scientists simplify process to make polymers with light-triggered nanoparticles.

Feb 8th, 2018

First 3-D imaging of excited quantum dots

A research team shows how electronically excited quantum dots can be imaged at multiple orientations to gain a fuller understanding of quantum dot behavior.