Nanomaterials
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FeatureSuperhydrophobic materials from nature
Chemists who want to make materials that repel water but do not contain fluorocarbons are taking their inspiration from nature, Rachel Brazil finds
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ResearchWaxing approach to making graphene is a ripping success
Method mimics Scotch tape exfoliation to produce high-quality graphene on a large scale
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NewsIupac names 10 chemistry innovations that will change the world
Nanopesticides, MOFs and 3D bioprinting among potential breakthrough technologies for a sustainable future
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ResearchNew twist on graphene gets materials scientists hot under the collar
Stacking graphene at an offset ‘magic angle’ can introduce new properties like superconductivity
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ResearchPencil graphite helps make gold nanoparticles golden
Scientists convince free electrons from gold nanoparticles to behave like those of bulk gold
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Research‘Predator particles’ give mice infrared vision
Upconversion nanoparticles that bind to rods and cones shift invisible light to look green
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ResearchSmart textile uses sweat as switch to keep wearer cool or warm
Material becomes more porous and can dissipate infrared radiation in response to moisture
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ResearchBenzene transformed into nanotubes with predictable defects
Synthesis delivers molecular cylinders that contain 240 sp2-carbon atoms
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ResearchAtom-thin graphene water pipes
Narrowest ever capillaries fit only single water molecules while salts are excluded
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ResearchSelf-illuminating nanoparticles shine a light on cancer
Tumours trigger luminescence for imaging, then production of singlet oxygen to kill cancer cells