'Rivet graphene' proves its mettle

Nanoscale 'rivets' give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material's adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics.

'Smart' nanoparticles a promising gem to target, treat tumours with greater precision

Researchers have discovered a 'smart' organic, biodegradable nanoparticle that uses heat and light in a controlled manner to potentially target and ablate tumours with greater precision.

Organic computers are coming

Scientists found a molecule that will help to make organic electronic devices.

Extracting the content of single living cells

A new method could revolutionise single cell analysis. The technology uses the world's smallest syringe to sample the content of individual cells for molecular analyses.

'Green' nanoelectronic materials produced with synthetic biology

Scientists report that they have genetically designed a new strain of bacteria that spins out extremely thin and highly conductive wires made up solely of non-toxic, natural amino acids.

Crossing barriers - Pharmacy researchers improving drug delivery with nanosystems

Developing nanosystems that can more easily cross the gastrointestinal tract and blood-brain barriers.

Quantum-confined bandgap narrowing mechanism for light harvesting

Researchers for the first time have found a quantum-confined bandgap narrowing mechanism where UV absorption of the grapheme quantum dots and TiO2 nanoparticles can easily be extended into the visible light range.