Environmental chemist flashes warning light on new nanoparticle

Scientists report on toxicity for layered black phosphorous in three cell lines. They found disruption of cell membrane integrity related to particle size, concentration- and cell-type-dependent cytotoxicity.

Toward a smart graphene membrane to desalinate water

Researchers have developed a graphene-based coating for desalination membranes that is more robust and scalable than current nanofiltration membrane technologies.

Motorized molecules drill through cells

Nanomachines constructed to deliver drugs, destroy diseased cells.

Acting like a muscle, nano-sized device lifts 165 times its own weight

Materials scientists discover powerful effect that could benefit robotics, aviation, medicine and other fields.

Lithium-ion batteries will get more efficiency due to silicon, germanium, carbon nanowalls

Scientists have developed a new silicon- and germanium-based material that could significantly increase specific characteristics of lithium-ion batteries.

Silicon solves problems for next-generation battery technology

Researchers show that by replacing graphite anodes with silicon, it is possible to quadruple anode capacity.

Two for the price of one: Exceeding 100 percent efficiency in solar fuel production

Scientists capture excess light energy to produce fuel, essentially storing sunlight's energy for a rainy day.