Nanoanalysis resolves mystery of butterfly research

High-resolution X-ray tomography reveals how butterflies form their iridescent wing scales.

Research reveals insights into optical properties of plasmonic nanostructures

Finding could lead to better sensors for security and biomedical applications and improved solar cells.

Nanotechnology under development could safely, effectively convert bad fat to good fat, treat obesity

The new approach integrates two platform technologies to develop polymer-based nanotherapeutics that act directly on fat tissue and maintain weight loss.

How to obtain highly crystalline organic-inorganic perovskite films for solar cells

A new formation strategy of hybrid perovskites via room temperature reactive polyiodide melts

Atomic structure of irradiated materials is more akin to liquid than glass

In a surprising discovery, researchers determine that the atomic structure of irradiated materials is closer to liquid than glass - which may have significant implications for the selection of materials for nuclear applications.

Chemically inert polymeric films can enhance van der Waals forces in the same way as nanofabrication

In a new study, researchers show that chemically inert polymer films such as ECTFE can be used to achieve high van der Waals adhesion forces on dielectric or metallic substrates.

Gold nanoparticles recycle biofuel waste into useful additive

Gold nanoparticles serve as catalysts for obtaining valuable chemical products based on glycerol. Scientists are developing gold catalysts to recycle one of the main byproducts of biofuel production.

Solar cells more efficient thanks to new material standing on edge

Researchers have successfully designed a new structural organization using the promising solar cell material perovskite. The study shows that solar cells increase in efficiency thanks to the material?s ability to self-organise by standing on edge.

A new tool for discovering nanoporous materials

Scientists have developed a mathematical 'face-recognition' method for identifying and discovering nanoporous materials based on their pore size.

Off-the-shelf, power-generating clothes are almost here

Researchers introduce coating that turns fabrics into circuits.

Two simple building blocks produce complex 3-D material

Scientists have built a structurally complex material from two simple building blocks that is the lowest-density metal-organic framework ever made.