Built for speed: DNA nanomachines take a (rapid) step forward

In a new study, researchers describe an innovative DNA walker, capable of rapidly traversing a prepared track. Rather than slow, tentative steps across a surface, the DNA acrobat cartwheels head over heels, covering ground 10- to 100-fold faster than previous devices.

Wrap an electrode material for Li-ion battery into the inner spacing of carbon nanotube

Electrochemical characterization of a high capacitive electrode for lithium ion batteries using phosphorus-encapsulated carbon nanotubes.

The apparent inner calm of quantum materials

Physicists have confirmed a theory on topological phase transitions, a field of research initiated by the 2016 Nobel Prize-winners in physics.

Hematene joins parade of new 2D materials

In the wake of its recent discovery of a flat form of gallium, an international team has created another two-dimensional material that the researchers said could be a game changer for solar fuel generation.

Nanoscale measurements 100x more precise, thanks to improved two-photon technique

The precision of measuring nanoscopic structures could be substantially improved, thanks to research into optical sensing.

Engineered polymer membranes could be new option for water treatment

Chemical and biomolecular engineers studied self-assembled block polymer membranes, which allow for both customizable and uniform pore sizes, as a platform for water treatment systems.

Making new layered superconductors using high entropy alloys

Promising strategy for creating state-of-the-art layered superconductors.