Carbon nanotube nanosensor alerts smartphone when plants are stressed

Carbon nanotubes embedded in leaves detect chemical signals that are produced when a plant is damaged.

Fitting two co-catalysts on one nanosheet for better water purification

Scientists designed and tested a new two-dimensional catalyst that can be used to improve water purification using hydrogen peroxide.

Nanosized-wall tin 'bubbles' spur advances in the development of integrated chips

Researchers developed an extremely low-density tin 'bubble', which makes the generation of extreme ultraviolet reliable and low cost. This novel technology paves the way for various applications in electronics and shows potential in biotechnology and cancer therapy.

Light from stretchable sheets of atoms for quantum technologies

New research, using an atomically-thin material, constitute a significant step forward in understanding light?matter interactions of quantum systems in 2D materials, and the journey towards scalable on-chip devices for quantum technologies.

Nanometer-thick MXene films can be used as electromagnetic shields

Researchers developed an ultrathin nanometer-thick film, using MXene, a new two-dimensional nanomaterial for EMI shielding.