New method could enable more stable and scalable quantum computing

Scientists have discovered a new topological material which may enable fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Nanocomposite material uses solar energy to remove man-made dye pollutants from water

A novel composite material shows promise as a catalyst for the degradation of environmentally-harmful synthetic dye pollutants, which are released at a rate of nearly 300,000 tonnes a year into the world's water.

New system makes fast, customized antibiotic treatments possible

A new diagnostic system enables rapid and accurate customization of the antibiotic to the patient. The system makes for faster diagnostics, earlier and more effective treatment of infectious bacteria, and improved patient recovery times.

Spinning electrons open the door to future hybrid electronics

Researchers demonstrate how to combine a commonly used semiconductor with a topological insulator, a recently discovered state of matter with unique electrical properties.

Researchers verify the developmental toxicity of graphene oxide at trace concentrations

A new report work verifies the developmental toxicity of graphene oxide at trace concentrations and illustrates for the first time the specific molecular mechanisms thereof.

Self-assembled quantum dot drives a plasmonic nanocircuit

Researchers demonstrated a simple model quantum plasmonic nanocircuit with a narrow-band self-assembled GaAs quantum dot as a source for single plasmon excitation.

Scientists make giant molecular cages for energy conversion and drug delivery

Researchers have created 'molecular cages' that can maximise the efficiency of converting molecules in chemical reactions, and that may in future also be used as sensors and drug-delivery agents.

Researchers refute textbook knowledge in molecular interactions

Scientists have found that in many rather common situations in nature the van der Waals force between two molecules becomes repulsive. This might lead to a paradigm shift in molecular interactions.

New avenue for the large-scale synthesis of Janus particles

Researchers have developed an emulsion interfacial polymerization method to fabricate Janus particles exhibiting chemical and topological anisotropy.

Exploiting acidic tumor microenvironment for the development of novel cancer nano-theranostics

A new review presents the up-to-date progress in the design of novel multifunctional nano-theranostics for precision cancer nanomedicine by targeting the unique acidic tumor microenvironment .

Developing tailor-made nanoparticles to fight cancer

Researchers have developed a method to produce size-tailored particles of zinc peroxide. This allows targeted modification of their properties, such as the destruction of cancer cells.

Dialysis with graphene

Graphene can filter nanometer-sized molecules at 10 to 100 times the rate of commercial membranes.

Inorganic biomaterials for soft-tissue adhesion

The adhesive, made from nanoparticles of hydroxyapatite, glues both synthetic hydrogels and mouse soft tissue, providing a promising alternative to organic materials currently in use for clinical applications.