New nanoparticle superstructures made from pyramid-shaped building blocks

Researchers have assembled complex macroscale superstructures from pyramid-shaped nanoparticle building blocks. This research demonstrates a promising new way to bring the useful properties of nanoparticles to macroscale materials and devices.

How long does a quantum jump take?

With the help of sophisticated experiments and calculations, it has now become possible to measure the duration of the famous photoelectric effect.

Interfacial engineering core@shell nanoparticles for active and selective direct H2O2 generation

In a review article, scientists present the latest advances in direct H2O2 generation.

Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator

Inspired by origami, researchers have devised a solar steam generator that approaches 100 percent efficiency for the production of clean water.

Nanocomposite fiber optic sensor measures tiny magnetic fields

New technology is sensitive enough to detect magnetic fields from the brain and heart.

Engineers develop method for controlling nanomotors (w/video)

Breakthrough for nanotechnology as engineers develop first method for switching the mechanical motion of nanomotors.

Diatom microbubble scrubber destroys dangerous biofilms (w/video)

Researchers have developed a system that harnesses the power of bubbles to propel tiny particles through the surfaces of these tough films and deliver an antiseptic deathblow to the microbes living inside.

Snooker in the live cell

Multi-directional activity control of cellular processes as a new tool.

Graphene tunnelling junctions: beyond the breaking point

Scientists tudied the charge transport in a novel system, the 'graphene mechanical break junction' ,which for the first time allowed direct experimental observation of quantum interference effects in bilayer graphene as a function of nanometer-displacements.

Nucleation a boon to sustainable nanomanufacturing

Engineers have used a unique set of state-of-the-art imaging techniques to discover how calcium carbonate nanoparticles nucleate, which is important for those manufacturing the carbonate nanomaterials and controlling metal carbonation during CO2 sequestration.

Commercially relevant bismuth-based thin film processing

Researchers demonstrate a photoresponsive film processing technique that balances morphological properties with electronic performance.

Light provides spin

Scientists decipher the dynamics of electrons in perovskite crystals.

Two quantum dots are better than one: Using one dot to sense changes in another

Researchers fabricate the first nanoelectronic device that can detect single-electron events in a target quantum dot using a second dot as a sensor.