Graphene plasmons reach the infrared

New research demonstrates the highest plasmon energy ever observed in graphene plasmons and brings graphene into the regime of telecommunication applications.

Researchers use acoustic waves to move fluids at the nanoscale

A team of mechanical engineers has successfully used acoustic waves to move fluids through small channels at the nanoscale. The breakthrough is a first step toward the manufacturing of small, portable devices that could be used for drug discovery and microrobotics applications.

Modelling photocatalytic interfaces

Scientists have just published their results on the interaction of water with a metal oxide, TiO2.

'Back to the Future' inspires solar nanotechnology-powered clothing

Marty McFly's self-lacing Nikes in Back to the Future Part II inspired a scientist who has developed filaments that harvest and store the sun's energy - and can be woven into textiles.

Gold nanoparticle cancer therapy reduces toxic chemotherapy effects

Scientists have developed a new cancer drug that uses gold nanoparticlesnto deliver paclitaxel - a commonly used chemotherapy drug directly to a tumor.

Researchers find molybdenum diselenide not as strong as they thought

Shave discovered that an atom-thick material being eyed for flexible electronics and next-generation optical devices is more brittle than they expected.

Tiny super magnets could be the future of drug delivery

Microscopic crystals could soon be zipping drugs around your body, taking them to diseased organs.

Researchers a step closer to developing quantum computing

Scientists have revealed breakthrough evidence that large molecules made of nickel and chromium could store and process information in the same way bytes do for everyday digital computers.