Scientists develop novel nanomaterial with controllable optical properties

Scientists have produced a new optical nanomaterial based on nanoporous gold, which facilitates changes of up to thirty percent in the optical transmission by applying an electrical voltage.

Simulating cellular sorting processes

Researchers have developed a set of four different, micrometer-sized building blocks, which can self-sort and co-assemble into defined compositions and disassemble at the push of a button.

New nanofiber marks important step in next generation battery development

Materials researchers have created a nanofiber that could help enable the next generation of rechargeable batteries and increase the efficiency of hydrogen production from water electrolysis.

Probing the stability of photosynthesis

Exploring ways to mimic photosynthesis could lead to sustainable fuels for the future.

Single molecule switch

A team of researchers has demonstrated a molecular switch so far unmatched in its reproducibility.