Close-ups of grain boundaries reveal how sulfur impurities make nickel brittle

Engineers have shed new light on a scientific mystery regarding the atomic-level mechanism of the sulfur embrittlement of nickel, a classic problem that has puzzled the scientific community for nearly a century.

Gold nanoparticles to find applications in hydrogen economy

An international team of scientist found a way to improve nanocomposite material to use it in hydrogen economy.

DNA-ROM: New grant aims for memory chips based on DNA

Researchers are trying to fuse biology and electrical engineering and to build new types of electronic memory based on DNA.

Nanocrystal links could lead to better electronics

A new study examines inorganic links between nanoparticles for applications in solar panels, electrons and optical devices.

European Forum on Nanoscale IR Spectroscopy

The forum includes new technology developments and exiting application discoveries made made using photothermal-based nanoIR spectroscopy and scattering SNOM.

Latest nanotechnology books round-up

A collection of new and noteworthy books coming out these weeks.