Gummy-like micro robots that could help prevent disease

Researchers have developed micromachines able to mechanically stimulate cells and microtissue. These tools, which are powered by cell-sized artificial muscles, can carry out complicated manipulation tasks under physiological conditions on a microscopic scale.

Nanoclay platform for treating osteoarthritis

Researchers have developed a new way to deliver treatment for cartilage regeneration using 2D mineral nanoparticles.

Novel nanoparticle technology to identify healthcare-associated infections receives $1.5 million

Combination of novel nanomaterials with a genomics-based approach will allow for precise identification of pathogens that cause Healthcare-Associated Infections.

Unleashing perovskites' potential for solar cells

New results show how varying the recipe could bring these materials closer to commercialization.

First transport measurements reveal intriguing properties of germanene

Scientists have now managed to produce devices with stable germanene. The material is an insulator, and it becomes a semiconductor after moderate heating and a very good metallic conductor after stronger heating.

Scientists develop first fabric to automatically cool or insulate depending on conditions

Researchers have created a fabric that can automatically regulate the amount of heat that passes through it depending on conditions.

Research details sticky situations at the nanoscale

Researchers have made a discovery about the way things stick together at tiny scales that could be helpful in engineering micro- and nanoscale devices.

Scientists develop metal-free photocatalyst to purify pathogen-rich water in minutes

Researchers have found a new way to purify pathogen-rich water with high efficiency and without using metal.

Nanomachines are taught to fight cancer

Scientists have proposed new DNA-based nanomachines that can be used for gene therapy of cancer. This new invention can greatly contribute to making the treatment of oncological diseases more effective and selective.

Novel electrocatalyst outperforms platinum in alkaline hydrogen production

Ruthenium catalyst has potential applications in sustainable hydrogen production for clean energy and in industrial processes.

Scientists discover new type of magnet

Singlet-based magnet attracts promise for enhanced data storage.

How safe is graphene?

A comprehensive review, developed as part of the European graphene flagship project with the participation of Empa researchers, investigated this question.

New carbon materials for high-voltage supercapacitors

The new material is a sheet made from a continuous three-dimensional framework of graphene mesosponge, a carbon-based material containing nanoscale pores.