Nanotechnology – Page 6
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ResearchChiral nanospirals put polymers in a spin
Spontaneous structures self-assemble inside hexagonal templates
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ResearchNanomachines with reverse gear control gel movement
Light-controlled nanomachines embedded in a polymer can control its shrinking and expanding
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ResearchInkjet-printed graphene devices go non-toxic
New production process uses biocompatible solvents that could enable printed electronics for medical uses
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ResearchDiamonds to track down origins of diseases of ageing
Fluorescent nanodiamonds reveal the inner workings of neurons
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NewsNanocars gear up for first race of its kind
France will host nanocar competition between six teams from around the world to test unique microscope
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ResearchExplosive-sensing plant lights fuse for nanobionics
Nanotube-modified spinach can detect explosives and give off an IR signal
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Research3...2...1... micro-ignition!
Scientists design microrockets with first ever built-in delayed ignition system
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FeatureSupraheroes
The three winners of this year’s chemistry Nobel gave chemists the tools to make molecules into machines. Emma Stoye assembles the story
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ResearchA new recipe for black phosphorus
Chemists develop a new method to produce supported black phosphorus with applications in catalysis
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ResearchNano-necklaces go for gold
Gold nanocluster superstructures have potential applications in bio-imaging
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ResearchAntimony latest element to join 2D materials family
Antimonene is predicted to have interesting properties that would make it suitable for optoelectronic devices
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ResearchHairy plants aid oil-absorbing material design
Leaves of weed could even be used to mop-up slicks
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NewsClot-boosting nanoparticles could prevent haemorrhaging
US researchers have developed haemostatic nanoparticles that control internal bleeding to treat victims of serious injuries
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NewsBringing 2D materials to market
Thomas Swan will supply Manchester institutes at bulk scale to speed application development
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News‘Nanotube chains’ may boost Olympic cycling success
Team GB is using a chain treatment that reportedly leads to significant power savings
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ResearchAtomic memory holds 500 times more data per square inch than ordinary hard drives
Rewritable system moves atomic-scale data storage closer to commercial reality
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ResearchNanogenerator helps turn the tide on ‘blue’ energy
Atom thick sheets can generate electricity where salt and fresh water mix
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