Nanomaterials – Page 4
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ResearchTiniest Turing patterns found in atomically thin bismuth
Nanoscale stripes and networks that resemble animal markings could be used to make quantum wires
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ResearchInvisible graphene veil protects paintings from fading
Thin layers of graphene could prevent up to 70% of light-induced colour fading
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ResearchNanomaterial stores radicals to power photopolymerisation in the dark
Reaction driven by long-lived radicals experiences fewer side reactions than photopolymerisation under light irradiation
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ResearchRecord-breaking molecular nanoribbon exhibits unique optoelectronic properties
Assembled sequence of 53 aromatic rings has surprisingly high solubility
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OpinionExploring the potential of nanoarchitectonics
Combining self-assembly techniques from across scientific disciplines could allow us to precisely build any material structure
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ResearchArtificial enzyme sets record as it outperforms horseradish counterpart by factor of 12
Engineered nanoparticle achieves highest efficiency of any artificial enzyme when compared with natural peroxidase
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Research‘Molecular drone’ that carries off atoms points way to speedier atomic control
Phthalocyanine derivative leaves vacancies in surface
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NewsThirty years on new home sought for Kroto’s Nobel-winning samples
Piece of chemistry history at Sussex could form heart of outreach centre
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ResearchThe whitest white paint ever is also the coolest
New paint formulation that reflects up to 98.1% of sunlight can rival the cooling power of air conditioners
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ResearchSuper-slippery 2D material could be ideal lubricant for planetary rovers
Metal carbide material is significantly better lubricant than oils
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ResearchTandem catalysis and smart design offer new route to polypropylene plastic
Selective combustion of hydrogen by-product improves oxidative propane dehydrogenation yields
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ResearchStable 2D boron material created for the first time
Atomically thin boron stabilised by hydrogenating the material to create borophane
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ResearchContact lenses with gold nanoparticles can help correct colour blindness
Soft lenses can correct red–green colour vision deficiency
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ResearchWarped nanographene at odds with aromaticity
Scientists discover a π-electron circuit with an odd number of electrons in a polycyclic system
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ResearchTwisted trilayer graphene supports existence of exotic superconductivity
‘Magic angle’ twist in three layers of graphene offers new insight into superconductivity current models can’t explain
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ResearchSonic energy turns liquid mercury into solid nanoparticles
New form of mercury shows electrocatalytic properties
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ResearchSingle atom catalysts double up to link oxidation and reduction
Photosynthesis inspires dual electrolytic system where iron-supporting shell envelops palladium-supporting ‘yolk’
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ArticleThe question of EU novel food status
From CBD to nanoparticles, novel food regulation is a complex but necessary process for bringing new food products to market in the EU
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ResearchSnail slime central to sustainable strategy for making wound-healing gold nanoparticles
Nanoparticles made using mucus could be developed into acne treatments
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NewsEuropeans want nanomaterial products to be labelled, survey shows
While awareness of nanomaterials in everyday products remains low, 87% of people want them noted, surveys in five European countries shows