Real-time imaging of chemical processes

Scientists observe the real-time formation of hollow structures in the galvanic replacement reaction between silver and gold with nanometre resolution, gaining insights on the mechanisms behind the structural transformations.

Scientists develop new materials that move in response to light

Elastomeric composites can flex, grip, release, or rotate when exposed to lasers, diffuse light or sunlight.

Researchers charge quest to end 'voltage fade'

Scientists designed a regime showing that heat treatments removed the defects in the bulk structure of Lithium-rich NMC materials and restored the battery output voltage.

Scientists introduce new way to mimic 'machine of machines' (w/video)

Researchers have introduced a new approach to assemble specially designed microscopic blocks into small gear-like machines.

Engineers model agraphene-based artificial synapse after the human brain

A team of researchers have developed an 'artificial synapse' that does not process information like a digital computer but rather mimics the analog way the human brain completes tasks.

Cell-sized robots can sense their environment

Made of electronic circuits coupled to minute particles, the devices could flow through intestines or pipelines to detect problems.

Writing the future of rewritable memory

Scientists have perfected a technique to exceed capacity of current hard drives 1000-fold.

A new metamaterial for solar cells and nanooptics

Researchers have developed a metamaterial-dielectric that has unique characteristics and is easy to manufacture. This ease of access will allow researchers to use it to create the latest optical devices.

Nanocrystals emit light by efficiently 'tunneling' electrons

Using advanced fabrication techniques, engineers have built a nanosized device out of silver crystals that can generate light by efficiently 'tunneling' electrons through a tiny barrier.

An overview of healthcare monitoring by flexible electronics

A new review articles discusses the recent advances in flexible and stretchable electronics that are currently used for electronic skins and biological devices in human healthcare.

Physicists design a nano-resonator with strong nonlinear response

An international research team has found a way to make light frequency conversion at the nanoscale a hundred times more efficient.

A new 'periodic table' for nanomaterials

The table groups molecules according to the nano-shapes they form.

Hybrid bio-inorganic system for water splitting

Researchers have developed a novel Ni nanoparticles-embedded N-doped carbon nanotubes (Ni@N-C) complex for hydrogen evolution reaction.

New MOF vaccines could expand access to immunization

Based on the biomineralization process that grows bone and shells, researchers have developed a new way to encapsulate and transport vaccines at room temperature.