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The beginning of the end of order

Classical physics states that a crystal consists of perfectly ordered particles from a continuous symmetrical atomic structure. The Mermin-Wagner theorem from 1966 broke with this view: it states that in one-dimensional and two-dimensional atomic structures (for example in an atomic chain or membrane) there cannot be perfect ordering of particles over long ranges.

Mar 30th, 2017

Beyond graphene: Advances make reduced graphene oxide electronics feasible

Researchers have developed a technique for converting positively charged (p-type) reduced graphene oxide (rGO) into negatively charged (n-type) rGO, creating a layered material that can be used to develop rGO-based transistors for use in electronic devices.

Mar 30th, 2017

Surface roughness accelerates liquid-liquid transition

Opening a new route for controlling transformation between two liquid states.

Mar 30th, 2017

Nanomagnets for future data storage

An international team of researchers has developed a method for depositing single magnetisable atoms onto a surface. This is especially interesting for the development of new miniature data storage devices.

Mar 30th, 2017

Watching atoms race

Scientists have been able to observe the movement of a one-dimensional material in real-time. Their research confirms that the acceleration of the atoms could leave even a Porsche standing.

Mar 30th, 2017

Team highlights work on tuning block polymers for nanostructured systems

Block polymers, which are two or more polymer chains with different properties linked together, show great promise for many of these applications, and a research group has made significant strides in their development over the past several years.

Mar 30th, 2017

Atomic 're-packing' behind metallic glass mystery

A new method uncovers a four-decade mystery about metallic glass that could allow researchers to fine-tune its properties to develop new materials.

Mar 29th, 2017

Plasmonic Goldfinger - integrating nanoparticles into transparent nailpolish

Researchers have developed a new way to add silver and gold to nail polish with minimal additives, resulting in durable, tinted - and potentially antibacterial - nail coloring.

Mar 29th, 2017

Stretchy silver for flexible phones

Working with silver nanowires just a few hundred atoms thick, researchers discovered that they could make wires that were both super-strong and stretchy like gum.

Mar 29th, 2017

Legos and origami inspire next-generation materials

Inspired by the fun of playing with Legos, an international team of researchers have used the idea of assembling building-blocks to make the promise of next-generation materials a practical reality.

Mar 29th, 2017

Reusable carbon nanotubes could be the water filter of the future

A new class of carbon nanotubes could be the next-generation clean-up crew for toxic sludge and contaminated water, according to a new study.

Mar 29th, 2017

Programmable RNA nanoparticles could protect against Zika virus

Using a new strategy that can rapidly generate customized RNA vaccines, researchers have devised a new vaccine candidate for the Zika virus.

Mar 29th, 2017

Organic-inorganic heterostructures with programmable electronic properties

A novel supramolecular strategy introduces tunable 1D periodic potentials upon self-assembly of ad hoc organic building blocks on graphene, opening the way to the realization of hybrid organic- inorganic multilayer materials with unique electronic and optical properties.