Buckyballs on DNA for harvesting light

Supramolecular structure boosts efficiency of light harvesting for solar cells.

Biopolymer-coated nanocatalyst can help realize a hydrogen fuel-driven future

Scientists demonstrate enhanced hydrogen production from sunlight-assisted water splitting using a polydopamine-coated zinc sulfide nanorod catalyst.

Targeted delivery of highly toxic anti-cancer drug to brain tumors

Researchers develop, tests nano-carrier as potential treatment for glioblastomas.

Liquids that can move on their own

Scientists are harnessing the power of swirling cellular proteins to create self-propelling fluids.

The magic angle of twisted graphene

Researchers report hyperspectral optical images, generated by a nano-Raman spectroscope, of the crystal superlattice in reconstructed (low-angle) twisted bilayer graphene.

Spintronics: New manufacturing process makes crystalline microstructures universally usable

New storage and information technology requires new higher performance materials. One of these materials is yttrium iron garnet, which has special magnetic properties. Thanks to a new process, it can now be transferred to any material.

Terahertz imaging of graphene paves the way to industrialisation

Terahertz spectroscopy penetrates graphene films allowing scientists to make detailed maps of their electrical quality, without damaging or contaminating the material.