Promising strategies to enhance separation selectivity of nanofiltration

Scientists summarize recent developments in the field of nanofiltration and provide guidance for potential future approaches to improve the selectivity of nanofiltration membranes.

How nanomaterials inspired by insect wings are able to destroy bacteria on contact

New anti-bacterial surfaces are being developed, featuring different nanopatterns that mimic the deadly action of insect wings, but scientists are only beginning to unravel the mysteries of how they work.

Stretchable nanogenerators harvest energy from gentle wind breezes

Researchers researcher demonstrate that a gentle wind-driven triboelectric nanogenerator can efficiently harvest energy from ultralowspeed wind/airflow of 0.7?6 m meters per second.

New nanopore technique offers proof-of-concept of earlier, safer tumor detection

Scientists have developed a nanopore technique which, in laboratory tests, has shown potential to offer a powerful, quick-and-easy tool for mutation detection.

Phosphorene could lead to lower-cost, longer-life batteries

Two new studies determine how to harness the might of phosphorene while mitigating its two main deterrents - cost and durability.

Researchers synthesize a new 2D carbon allotrope: semiconducting diamane film

Researchers use diamondization of mechanically exfoliated few-layer graphene via compression, to synthesize the long-sought-after diamane film.

Artificial materials for more efficient electronics

Scientists have discovered a hitherto-unknown physical phenomenon in an artificial material made up of very thin layers of nickelates. This could be exploited to accurately control some of the material?s electronic properties, such as the sudden transition from a conductive to an insulating state.