New production method for single-walled carbon nanotubes gets green light

A new method of producing carbon nanotubes has been given the green light by researchers, meaning work in this crucial field can continue.

New method gives robust nanometer-thin transistors

A new method to fit together layers of semiconductors as thin as a few nanometres has resulted in not only a scientific discovery but also a new type of transistor for high-power electronic devices.

Nanopharmaceuticals in the environment

Nanomedicine is making headways. However, the tiny nanoparticles that are being used as carriers for drugs could find their way into water, soil and air. Researchers are investigating potential risks.