Microwaved nanotubes come up clean

A standard kitchen microwave proved effective as part of a two-step process to clean carbon nanotubes.

Self-stacking nanogrids could offer route to tinier chip components

Researchers describe the first technique for stacking layers of block-copolymer wires such that the wires in one layer naturally orient themselves perpendicularly to those in the layer below.

A step closer to artificial cell division - by blowing bubbles (w/video)

By blowing extremely small bubbles, researchers have found an efficient way of producing so-called liposomes - microscopic bubble-like structures often used to deliver medicine, but also a key to generating artificial cells.

Controlling condensation and frost growth with chemical micropatterns

In a discovery that may lead to ways to prevent frost on airplane parts, condenser coils, and even windshields, a team of researchers has used chemical micropatterns to control the growth of frost caused by condensation.

Physicists control electrons at femtosecond timescales

Results may help improve efficiency of solar cells, energy-harvesting devices.

Microwave synthesis 'zaps' graphene to perfection

A simple procedure turns bulk graphite crystals into atomically thin super materials and magnetically aligned gels.

Weaving a new story for COFS and MOFs

There are many different ways to make nanomaterials but weaving, the oldest and most enduring method of making fabrics, has not been one of them - until now.