Gas sensing threads can be woven into clothing

Equipment- and training-free textile detectors could be used in public health, workplace safety, military and rescue applications.

Nano-composition: New synthesis of catalytic nanomaterials

Scientists describe the effects which occur upon evaporation of vanadium compounds. Improvements for the development of SCR catalysts may be based on their results.

Melanin nanoparticles slow the growth of tumors

The dark skin pigment melanin protects us from the sun's damaging rays by absorbing light energy and converting it to heat. This could make it a very effective tool in tumor diagnosis and treatment.

Ushering in ultrafast cluster electronics

A new computational method can help fast track the development of tiny, ultrafast electronic devices made from small clusters of molecules.

Amplifier for terahertz lattice vibrations in a semiconductor crystal

In analogy to the amplification of light in a laser, vibrations of a semiconductor nanostructure, so called phonons, were enhanced by interaction with an electron current.

High-tech material in a salt crust

MAX phases unite the positive properties of ceramics and metals. A new method now makes it possible to produce this material class on an industrial scale.

EU project NanoHybrids concluded

The European research project NanoHybrids has successfully developed production systems for organic aerogel particles and manufactured larger quantities of these novel materials for the first time. This represents an important step towards industrial mass production and application of particulate aerogels by the industrial and research consortium.