Researchers create first significant examples of optical crystallography for nanomaterials

Novel analysis technique is expected to improve the precision of nanocrystal engineering and understanding of nanocrystal reactions.

Engineering heart valves with nanofibers

Researchers create a next-generation heart valve that accurately functions upon implantation and regenerates into long-lasting heart-like tissue.

Molecular Lego for nanoelectronics

Researchers successfully assembled and tested conductors and networks made up of individual, newly developed building block molecules. These could in future serve as the basis of components for optoelectronic systems, such as flexible flat screens or sensors.

Using graphene to create quantum bits

Researchers have investigated a nonlinear graphene-based quantum capacitor, compatible with cryogenic conditions of superconducting circuits, and based on two-dimensional materials.

Nano-hologram paves way for integration of 3-D holography into everyday electronics (w/video)

A research team has created the world's thinnest hologram, paving the way towards the integration of 3D holography into everyday electronics like smart phones, computers and TVs.

Nanophysics: Saving energy with a spot of silver

Scientists have demonstrated how tiny spots of silver could markedly reduce energy consumption in light-based computation.

Using nanotechnology to boost the performance of key industrial catalyst

A tiny amount of squeezing or stretching can produce a big boost in catalytic performance, according to a new study.