Researchers quantify drug delivery from nanoparticles inside a cell

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that the success of delivery of drugs from nanoparticles can be quantified inside a cell.

New microscope reveals nanoscale structural dynamics in live cells (w/video)

Scientists have unveiled a new microscope that can track the position and orientation of individual molecules in living cells - nanoscale measurements that until now have posed a significant challenge.

Sheets like graphene: Tailored chemistry links nanoparticles in stable monolayers

Just like carbon atoms in sheets of graphene, nanoparticles can form stable layers with minimal thicknesses of the diameter of a single nanoparticle.

Vibrating oxides

Newly discovered phenomenon could affect materials in batteries and water-splitting devices.

Team suggests nanoscale electronic motion sensor as DNA sequencer

Researchers have proposed a design for the first DNA sequencer based on an electronic nanosensor that can detect tiny motions as small as a single atom.

A 'nano-golf course' to precisely assemble nanoparticles

Researchers have come up with a way to position hundreds of thousands of nanoparticles very precisely on a one centimeter square surface.

New nanosensor system can detect cocaine at low concentrations

Scientists have developed a new method to detect cocaine and mycoplasma at very low concentrations. It has been designed as an alternative for use in laboratories and is potentially more competitive than existing analysis methods.

'Nano-kebab' fabric breaks down chemical warfare agents

Researchers have created a fabric material containing nanoscale fibers that are capable of degrading chemical warfare agents. Uniform coatings of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were synthesized on top of the nanofibers, forming unique kebab-like structures.

Using graphene, researchers bring theorized mechanism of conduction to life

Using recent innovations in 2-D materials, scientists realize a mechanism of conduction that could someday lead to new forms of energy conversion and higher-resolution scanning machines, such as those used in airports and quality control for manufacturing.

A record photovoltaic effect observed in antiferroelectrics

Researchers have reported the largest photovoltaic field ever observed in a photovoltaic device.