On-the-spot diagnosis of certain cancers with sensitive bionsensor

A compact optical device that can rapidly and sensitively detect biomarkers in urine has been developed by researchers. It has promise for developing simple point-of-care diagnosis of cancer and other diseases.

Taking control of crystal formation

Surface chemistry offers new approach to directing crystal formation in pharmaceutical industry.

Innovative catalyst fabrication method may yield breakthrough in fuel cell development

Researchers develop new method for creating highly efficient gold nanoparticle catalysts for fuel cells.

Micro solid oxide fuel cell makes drones fly more than 1 hour

Scientists have developed a miniaturized solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) to replace lithium-ion batteries in smartphones, laptops, drones, and other small electronic devices.

Mix and match MOF

New composite material that traps oxygen selectively could be useful for energy applications such as fuel cells.

New nanoparticle technology to decipher structure and function of membrane proteins

The method makes it possible to access drug targets that previously could not be investigated and therefore potentially allows for the development of novel drugs, therapeutic antibodies and vaccines.

Driving the performance of nanosystems to the limit

Researchers have developed a diagnostic technique capable of identifying performance problems in nanoresonators, a type of nanodetector used in research and industry.

The properties of light can be controlled by means of nanostructures

A theoretical study based on computational simulations has shown that the intensity of ultraviolet light that is made to pass through a graphene nano-ribbon is modulated with a terahertz frequency.

Nanotechnologists can now make orientation of magnetism adjustable in new materials

Nanotechnologists are now able to create materials in which they can influence and precisely control the orientation of the magnetism at will. An interlayer just 0.4 nanometres thick is the key to this success.