A new method called thermal scanning probe lithography outperforms standard methods for fabricating metal electrodes on 2D semiconductors.
31 January 2019
Sandwiched lithium nanocomposites by one-pot process
31 January 2019David Bradley
Researchers have demonstrated that the conducting organic polymer PEDOT functions in a completely different manner than previously believed.
30 January 2019
Using super-resolution microscopy to observe the motion of individual polymer chains has revealed the true complexity of polymer dynamics.
30 January 2019
Researchers have developed a process for growing graphene nanoribbons in both armchair and zig-zag configurations on the same wafer.
30 January 2019
Researchers have discovered that layered graphene can exhibit very different properties in humid conditions, due to water seeping between the layers.
29 January 2019
Researchers have developed methods for 3D printing piezoelectric materials that can convert stress from any direction into electrical energy.
29 January 2019
Weaving power into wearables
29 January 2019David Bradley
clusters of gold nanoparticles promise a new way of treating the debilitating neurodegenerative condition Parkinson’s disease
28 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
3D printable piezoelectric materials
28 January 2019David Bradley
Guided by theoretical calculations, researchers have discovered a new class of promising thermoelectric materials.
28 January 2019
Sensing molecular logic
26 January 2019David Bradley
Textile researchers have found a simple process for coating silk with ZnO
25 January 2019Laurie Winkless
Scientists have probed the complex interactions between quantum particles such as excitons and polarons in halide organic-inorganic perovskites.
24 January 2019
Using a new theory called stress localization, scientists have created a durable silicone polymer coating capable of repelling ice from any surface.
24 January 2019
Chemists have found that the void spaces in 2D layers fundamentally changes the strength of the van der Waals forces between the layers.
23 January 2019
Structures made from stimuli-responsive materials can determine which of multiple possible actions to take in response to their environment.
22 January 2019
New generation holograms hard to counterfeit
22 January 2019Laurie Donaldson
Nanoparticles made from cellulose acetate are promising candidate for medical imaging applications
22 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have found a way to perform 'double doping' in organic, polymer-based semiconductors, enhancing their conductivity.
21 January 2019
A new catalog details the sizes and shapes of the holes that would most likely be observed in 2D materials when a given number of atoms is removed.
21 January 2019
Chinese researchers develop the world’s first ‘living biofilm’ adhesive with tuneable behaviour
21 January 2019Laurie Winkless
Research could improve layered materials and predict earthquakes
18 January 2019Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have shown that a damage-resistant rechargeable zinc battery with a cartilage-like solid electrolyte makes an effective 'structural battery'.
17 January 2019
Incorporating advanced catalysts made from 2D materials into lithium-air batteries allows them to hold up to 10 times more energy.
17 January 2019
Scientists have developed and analyzed a novel catalyst that can produce a useful biochemical from plant-derived material.
16 January 2019
Man-made materials communicate with different cells to promote process of tissue repair
16 January 2019Laurie Donaldson
A flexible crystalline porous material composed of metal ions and small peptide molecules can change its structure in response to its environment.
16 January 2019
High-energy X-ray beams and a clever experimental setup have allowed researchers to watch the formation of two different cobalt crystals.
15 January 2019
Molecules termed traction force-activated payloads can help to produce materials able to talk to the body's natural repair systems to drive healing.
15 January 2019
Micro-topographical screening of biomechanically directed tendon cell phenotype.
14 January 2019Raquel Costa Almeida
A new surface plasmon resonance sensor based on the 2D material antimonene can sensitively detect microRNA associated with cancer.
12 January 2019
Using a powerful new analytical technique, scientists have uncovered a distinct pattern of electron spins within a cuprate superconductor.
11 January 2019
For the first time, researchers have produced a coherent qubit made from graphene and the 2D material hexagonal boron nitride.
10 January 2019
small doses of gold nanoparticles can be broken down by aquatic plants over a period of months
8 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
movement of tiny, simple silicon nanomotors in an electric field can be controlled remotely using light
8 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
Yolk@Shell SiOx/C microspheres with semi-graphitic carbon coating on the exterior and interior surfaces for durable lithium storage
8 January 2019Xingcai Zhang
graphene can covert high frequency gigahertz signals into the terahertz range
7 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
mushroom-like gold nanowires on soft, flexible substrates could enable a new generation of wearable or implantable stretchable electronic devices
7 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
light-emitting diodes based on perovskites that have surpassed a milestone in efficiency
5 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have found that a quasicrystalline superlattice can self-assemble from a single type of pyramid-shaped nanoparticle building block.
4 January 2019
Using embedded liquid crystals, scientists have created a shape-shifting polymer material that can morph from one sophisticated form to another.
4 January 2019
A composite made of lignin, nylon and carbon fiber possesses just the right mix of viscosity when hot and strength when cool for 3D printing.
3 January 2019
Disordered magnesium chromium oxide crystals just 5nm in size can make an effective cathode material for magnesium batteries.
3 January 2019
Pristine graphene formed into geometric shapes such as narrow ribbons connected to wide-open regions can efficiently convert light into electricity.
2 January 2019
Researchers have found that the density of intentionally introduced point defects in graphene electrodes is directly proportional to their sensitivity.
2 January 2019
A new combinatorial library tool can rapidly test millions (even billions) of nanoparticles to determine which is best for a specific application.
1 January 2019