The Rusnanoprize 2015 laureates have been announced

The 2015 RUSNANOPRIZE Nanotechnology International Prize was awarded to Dr. Yury Gogotsi, Professor of Drexel University, Director of the Anthony J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute and Dr. Patrice Simon, Professor of Paul Sabatier University.

Photons on a chip set new paths for secure communications

Scientists are cracking the code to ultra-secure telecommunications of the future in an international research project that could also expedite the advent of quantum computing.

New measurements in 2-D materials hold great promise for nanotechnology applications

Materials such as epitaxial graphene and MoS2, are films made of a few layers, with each layer only one atom thick. The films are characterized by strong in-plane bonds and weak interactions between the layers. Researchers used sub-angstrom-resolution indentations to measure the forces between the atomic layers.

Nanotechnology Ebola sensor

Future prospects of miniaturized nano-enabling electrochemical Ebola sensor for Point-Of-Care application.

A forge-proof ID based on atoms

The technology uses next-generation nanomaterials to enable the unique identification of any product with guaranteed security.

Researchers make a 'porous liquid'

Researchers have made a major breakthrough by making a porous liquid - with the potential for a massive range of new technologies including carbon capture.

High durability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells

Researchers have improved the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells to over 16% while employing cells that were greater than 1 square centimeter. The cells have passed 1,000 Hours of Light Soaking test, which is considered to be a basic criterion for practical use.

Researchers design and patent graphene biosensors

The Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) is patenting biosensor chips based on graphene, graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes that will improve the analysis of biochemical reactions and accelerate the development of novel drugs.

The right catalyst turns smelly chemicals into valuable products

A unique palladium catalyst transforms thiols into vinyl monomers, a useful component of new generation of polymeric materials.

Mind the gap

Scanning tunneling microscopy is used to probe electrons in an unconventional superconductor, and uncovers an unexpected energy gap.