An amino acid found in the sticky feet of mussels can make synthetic peptide nanofibers line up into strong hydrogel strings.
28 June 2017
Mimic nacre toughens up polymer nanocomposites.
26 June 2017David Bradley
Scientists have discovered that a single-atom-thick layer of chromium triiodide displays intrinsic magnetism.
23 June 2017
By controlling how nanoparticles self-assemble at three different length scales, scientists have produced a tough and strong polymer nanocomposite.
23 June 2017
Computer simulations have revealed how a new electrocatalyst comprising nickel nano-islands on platinum can be both active and stable.
22 June 2017
A combination of C60, graphene and hexagonal boron nitride has similar properties to silicon but better chemical stability, lightness and flexibility.
21 June 2017
A new method based on a superconductor and a microwave resonator can characterize the electronic properties of graphene.
20 June 2017
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19 June 2017
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15 June 2017
A new nanocatalyst made from an alloy of platinum and yttrium can greatly reduce the amount of platinum required in fuel cells.
15 June 2017
an engineered polymer nanoparticle can switch off the signal that drives the growth of blood vessels in biological tissue
14 June 2017Cordelia Sealy
Electrodes consisting of nanoparticles tethered to the surface of a charge collector using short organic conductors could revolutionize energy storage.
12 June 2017Cordelia Sealy
Complex three-dimensional Meccano-like constructions can be built from nanoparticles via a condensation process.
12 June 2017Cordelia Sealy
Graphene oxide can crosslink and reinforce rubber in a single easy step to improve mechanical properties.
9 June 2017Cordelia Sealy
An anode made of graphene and carbon nanotubes can prevent the formation of dendrites in lithium-metal batteries.
8 June 2017
Scientists have have created self-assembling molecules that can be broken down by ultraviolet light to recombine into novel macroscopic shapes.
8 June 2017
A material comprising titanium oxide molecules on a porous spherical surface can improve the efficiency of sulphur-based cathodes.
7 June 2017
Adding different gases to a novel way for making graphene can make the material superhydrophobic or superhydrophilic.
6 June 2017
Understanding the behavior of metal nanoparticles when undergoing oxidation.
5 June 2017Laurie Donaldson
Transparent thin film oxide semiconductor material has highest recorded conductivity for its class.
1 June 2017Laurie Donaldson