New technique produces strong, resilient nanofibers for many applications

Researchers have developed a process that can produce nanofibers that are exceptionally strong and tough.

Nanocatalyst cleans toxic nitrates from drinking water

Scientists have found a catalyst that cleans toxic nitrates from drinking water by converting them into air and water.

How to optimize nanomaterials for fuel-cell cathodes

Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes or modified graphene nanoribbons may be suitable replacements for platinum for fast oxygen reduction, the key reaction in fuel cells that transform chemical energy into electricity.