Investigating buried interfaces in ferroelectric materials

The nanoscale device community has shown great interest in exploiting the unique properties of ferroelectric materials for encoding information. But the circuitry for reading information stored in the polarization of these materials has prohibited its adaptation to extremely small scales. Now, researchers have developed a new technique that provides key information for an alternative decoding method, where better understanding will help to fully harness the properties of these devices.

More hydrogen with new nanoparticles

Scientists have successfully synthesized iron-nickel oxide nanoparticles that allows for the hydrogen production process to be ten times more efficient than existing solutions.

Framework materials yield to pressure

High pressure has become an indispensable research tool in the quest for novel functional materials. High-pressure crystallographic studies on non-porous framework materials based on coordination compounds are markedly on the rise, enabling the unraveling of structural phenomena and taking us a step closer to the derivation of structure-property relationships.

$8.5 million grant for developing nano printing technology

4-D printing promises to advance chemistry, materials sciences and defense capabilities.

Novel foods: European Council presents final compromise text

On 10 June 2015, the Council's Permanent Representatives Committee approved a final compromise text on new EU rules for novel foods. The text includes the European Parliament's amendments acceptable for the Council and significantly improves the current rules on novel foods.

Using nanotubes to better understand diseases

Researchjers use nanotubes to capture and understand the regulation of proteins involved in a variety of diseases including certain cancers, cardiovascular diseases and obesity.

DNA sequencing with a handheld device

The device's small size and relatively low cost could revolutionize when and where scientists perform certain biological studies.

Variable surfaces get smooth or bumpy on demand

New research produces soft material with controllable surface textures that can be varied by squeezing.

EU project applies nanotechnology to food packaging

The SVARNISH project will develop a varnish with antimicrobial, oxygen and water vapour barrier properties and improved physic?mechanical properties to be used in the food industry.