Emergent chirality in polar skyrmions demonstrated for the first time in oxide superlattices

New research has identified properties in materials that could one day lead to applications such as more powerful data storage devices that continue to hold information even after a device has been powered off.

A cautionary tale for researchers working on selective DNA nanostructures drug delivery

DNA nanostructures designed for drug delivery remain a technical challenge.

Light could drive ions in graphene oxide membranes

Scientists have developed layered graphene oxide membranes that show exceptional ionic and molecular transport.

Designer defects in nanodiamonds

New method for creating color centers - a pathway to quantum materials.

Probing battery hotspots for safer energy storage

A laser technique lets researchers see how potentially dangerous growths form in batteries.

Nanocellulose used to develop viable, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam

Researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly, plant-based material that for the first time works better than Styrofoam for insulation.

Substrate defects key to growth of 2-D materials

Creating two-dimentional materials large enough to use in electronics is a challenge despite huge effort but now, researchers have discovered a method for improving the quality of one class of 2D materials, with potential to achieve wafer-scale growth in the future.

Like submicroscopic spacecrafts: graphene flakes to control neuron activity

Selective, safe and with a reversible effect: they are the nanomaterials, protagonists of a new study which has shed light on their ability to reach specific sites and affect the action of brain cells.

Researchers create 'force field' to grow and protect carbon nanomaterials

Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to intricately grow and protect some of the world's most exciting nanomaterials - graphene and carbon nanotubes.

Scientists discover a new class of single-atom nanozymes

A research team has discovered a new class of single-atom nanozymes, which integrates state-of-the-art single-atom technology with intrinsic enzyme-like active sites.

Colorful graphene solution to a chemical industry bottleneck

A graphene-oxide membrane design inspired by nature swiftly separates solvent molecules.