First observation of magnetic phase transition in 2-D materials

Scientists have demonstrated the magnetic behavior of a special class of 2D materials. This is the first experimental proof to a theory proposed more than 70 years ago.

Controlling the organizational behavior of nanoparticles with polymers

By harnessing the intrinsic organizational properties of polymeric tethers, nanoparticles can be programmed to self-assemble into a variety of micron-sized domain structures in a reversible way.

A new direction in ophthalmic development: Nanoparticle drug delivery systems

The purpose of this review is to indicate how nano- and microcarriers of drug substances can solve the problems with the drug delivery in the ocular tissues, to indicate the possible hazards and side effects, depending on the polymer nature and route of administration, and to visualize the future potential of these carriers in the pharmaceutical practice.

Creating a plasmonic nanolaser using nanoparticles

Researchers have developed a plasmonic nanolaser that operates at visible light frequencies and uses so-called dark lattice modes.

Researchers succeed in producing OLED electrodes from graphene

For the first time, it has been possible to produce functional OLED electrodes from graphene.

Worms dine on nanoparticles to help test biological force sensor technology

A biologist and a materials scientist have teamed up to unravel the biological forces at play within our bodies. The first phase: feeding nanoparticles to worms.

Nanohyperthermia softens tumors to improve treatment

Researchers have successfully softened malignant tumors by heating them. This method, called nanohyperthermia, makes the tumors more vulnerable to therapeutic agents.