Using 3D X-rays to measure particle movement inside lithium ion batteries

Researchers applied a technique using 3D X-ray tomography of an electrode to better understand what is happening on the inside of a lithium ion battery and ultimately build batteries with more storage capacity and longer life.

Scientists put the optical microscope under the microscope to achieve atomic accuracy

New research developments enable optical microscopes to measure these nanometer-scale details with a new level of accuracy.

Inorganic material database 'AtomWork-Adv' made available to the public

AtomWork-Adv markedly improves upon the amount of data available and the usability of the current web-based AtomWork database.

Mimicking biology to shape nanomaterials

Researchers utilize cellular proteins to shape silver nanoplates, suggesting an efficient strategy for controlling the nanostructure of inorganic materials.

Tunable diamond string may hold key to quantum memory

A process similar to guitar tuning improves storage time of quantum memory.

Remote control of transport through nanopores

New study outlines key factors affecting the transfer of molecules through biological channels.

Magnesium magnificent for plasmonic applications

Researchers have synthesized and isolated plasmonic magnesium nanoparticles that show all the promise of their gold, silver and aluminum cousins with none of the drawbacks.