Nanotechnology manufacturing could benefit from novel nanosheet growth technique

After six years of painstaking effort, a group of materials scientists believe their breakthrough in growing tiny sheets of zinc oxide could have huge implications for the future of nanomaterial manufacturing - and in turn, on a host of electronic and biomedical devices.

Research sheds new light on structure of gold nanoparticles in water

Researchers have for the first time ever determined the dynamical behaviour of the ligand layer of a water-soluble gold nanocluster in solution.

Researchers go for the gold on a single chip

Researchers have created a library of nanoporous gold structures on a single chip that has direct applications for high-capacity lithium ion batteries as well as neural interfaces.

Building antimicrobial bullets from breast milk

Scientists have converted a breast milk protein into an artificial virus that kills bacteria by creating bullet holes in the membrane that surrounds and protects the bacteria.

Fuel cell electrolyte developed to offer cleaner, more efficient energy

A new thin-film electrolyte material helps solid oxide fuel cells operate more efficiently and cheaply than those composed of conventional materials, has potential applications for portable power sources.

Researchers developing sponge-like material to more efficiently store natural gas

Researchers are utilizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to develop a new type of storage system that would adsorb the gas like a sponge and allow for more energy-efficient storage and use.

Bridging the bio-electronic divide

New effort aims for fully implantable devices able to connect with up to one million neurons.