Thursday, April 2, 2020

3D reconstructions of individual nanoparticles

Liquid phase electron microscopy illuminates 3D atomic structures of platinum nanoparticles, advancing full control of nanoengineering.

Newly discovered biostability in DNA structures may lead to enhanced design of therapeutics

Researchers discovered an already existing biostable DNA motif applicable to the design of new drug carriers and diagnostics.

Molding molecular matter

Scientists used a focused beam of electrons to stitch platinum-silicon molecules into graphene, marking the first deliberate insertion of artificial molecules into a graphene host matrix.

Bacteria on nanowires convert sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to organic building blocks

Researchers have developed a hybrid system combining bacteria and nanowires that can capture the energy of sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into building blocks for organic molecules.