Hand-knitted molecules

A research team has succeeded in producing molecules between two microscopically small, movable gold tips - in a sense as a 'hand-knitted' unique specimen. The properties of the molecules can be monitored in real time while they are being produced.

Nanowire-infused 'fire-resistant Xuan paper' lasts for 3000 years

Researchers have developed a new kind of 'fire-resistant Xuan paper' based on ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires.

Photoreactions activate magnetic nanoswitches

Light induces photoreactions that activate the switch of the magnetic orientation of 2D materials dispersed in water.