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Graphene sheets capture cells efficiently

New method could enable pinpoint diagnostics on individual blood cells.

Mar 3rd, 2017

How to fix blinking light-emitting nanoparticles

First-principles calculations reveal that defects at the surface of oxidized silicon nanoparticles are the root cause of the blinking.

Mar 3rd, 2017

Sound waves meet a droplet of liquid

Sound waves in the form of surface acoustic waves are utilized to manipulate a sessile droplet of liquid and suspended micro-objects.

Mar 3rd, 2017

Textile-based wearable electronics and fashion displays

Based on actual fabrics and fibers, highly durable and high-luminance light-emitting clothes were realized. An era of wearable and fashionable displays is expected to arrive soon.

Mar 3rd, 2017

New thin membranes can self-repair following damage

Cell-membrane-like films precisely reconfigure to produce valuable materials by design.

Mar 2nd, 2017

New optical nanosensor improves brain mapping accuracy, opens way for more applications

A new paper describes a new nanosensor design that enables more accurate mapping of the brain and shows the way forward for future sensors and a broader range of applications.

Mar 2nd, 2017

Water-repellent nanotextures found to have excellent anti-fogging abilities (w/video)

Cone-shaped nanotextures could prevent fog condensation on surfaces in humid environments, including for power generation and transportation applications.

Mar 2nd, 2017

Nanoengineers 3-D print biomimetic blood vessel networks

Nanoengineers have 3D printed a lifelike, functional blood vessel network that could pave the way toward artificial organs and regenerative therapies.

Mar 2nd, 2017

Most complex nanoparticle crystal ever made by design

Possible applications include controlling light, capturing pollutants, delivering therapeutics.

Mar 2nd, 2017

Learning how to fine-tune nanofabrication

A new computational method may improve the control of nanomaterial fabrication.

Mar 2nd, 2017

Portable nanofiber device offers precise, point-and-shoot capability

Researchers have developed a lightweight, portable nanofiber fabrication device that could one day be used to dress wounds on a battlefield or dress shoppers in customizable fabrics.