'Nanocage' tool untangles (molecular) spaghetti

A team of scientists have invented a new tool that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers - whether made of protein or plastic. This tool, that works a bit like pulling a wad of thread through a needle hole, opens a new way to create custom materials that have never been made before.

Microscopy technique reveals nanoscale detail of coatings as they dry

Scientists studying in situ drying behavior of thin film coatings visualize interactions that could impact drug delivery technology.

Researchers print nanocoating on next-generation solar cells, allowing them to work in tandem with silicon solar cells to boost efficiencies

Researchers have developed a method to 'print' a protective coating of copper oxide over the perovskite device. They have shown that only a 3-nanometre thick coating is sufficient to prevent any damage to the perovskite after depositing the transparent top electrode.

Liquid metal synthesis for better piezoelectrics: Atomically-thin tin-monosulfide

Potential materials for future wearable electronics and other motion-powered, energy-harvesting devices.