A human enzyme can biodegrade graphene

Researchers discovered that a natural human enzyme can biodegrade graphene. These findings could have great implications in the development of graphene-based biomedical devices.

Nanotechnology against viruses - flexible nanogels exhibit broad-spectrum antiviral activity

An international interdisciplinary team of virologists and biochemists has developed low-cost and 'cell-friendly' nanogels that can efficiently prevent viral infections.

Nanoscale polymer antibodies efficiently target and eliminate cancer cells

Scientists have demonstrated the possibility of developing a new type of anti-neoplastic drugs based on nanoMIPs, or 'plastic antibodies'. NanoMIPs are synthetic polymers that can function as antibodies, selectively binding to target proteins on the surface of cancer cells.

Large scale preparation method of high quality SWNT sponges

Researchers have developed a simple flame burning method to prepare single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) sponges on a large scale. The SWNT sponge has multifunctional properties and can be used in the fields of cleaning-up, sensing and energy storage.

Researchers develop novel process to 3D-print graphene

Because of its strength, 3D-printed graphene objects would be highly coveted in certain industries, including batteries, aerospace, separation, heat management, sensors, and catalysis.

Added disorder drives transition to photonic topological insulator

Researchers have experimentally demonstrated that a messy topological insulator can be restored in its properties by inducing random disorder.