Graphene helps protect photocathodes for physics experiments

Graphene comes up big to increase the lifetime of photocathodes, which convert light to electricity in accelerators and other physics experiments.

Understanding surface science to manufacture quality cosmetics

Scientists examined the rates of liquid penetration on rough or patterned surfaces, especially those with pores or cavities. Their findings provide important insights into the development of everyday products, including cosmetics, paints, as well as industrial applications, like enhanced oil recovery.

Exploring how DNA can enable the rational design of nanomaterials

Why is DNA attractive for the self-assembly of new nanoscale materials?

World's first passive anti-frosting surface fights ice with ice

Study provides proof of concept for keeping surfaces 90 percent dry and frost free indefinitely - without chemicals or energy inputs.

Nanomaterials design beyond the limit of geometrical symmetry

Scientists have theoretically demonstrated that special tetrahedron nanostructures composed of certain metals have a higher degree of symmetry than the geometrical symmetry of spherical atoms. Nanomaterials with unique and unprecedented electrical and magnetic properties arising from this symmetry will be developed and used for next-generation electronic devices.

Researchers perfectly transfer nanowires onto a flexible substrate

A research team succeeded in developing nanowire-transfer technology that is expected to enhance the existing chemical reaction-based nanowire fabrication technology that has this far showed low performance in applicability and productivity.