Scientists create ultraviolet light on a graphene surface

Ultraviolet light is used to kill bacteria and viruses, but UV lamps contain toxic mercury. A newly developed nanomaterial is changing that.

New Flatland material: Physicists obtain quasi-2D gold

Scientists have synthesized a quasi-2D gold film, showing how materials not usually classified as two-dimensional can form atomically thin layers.

Bending the norm on nanowires

Arranging nanowires in bent configurations may make them less likely to fail inside electronic devices.

The geometry of an electron determined for the first time

Physicists are able to show for the first time how a single electron looks in an artificial atom. A newly developed method enables them to show the probability of an electron being present in a space.

Light and nanotechnology prevent bacterial infections on medical implants

Researchers have devised a novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics to dramatically improve the performance of medical meshes for surgical implants.

Molecules swing electrolytes across membranes to kill cancer cells

Researchers have designed the world?s first 'molecular swing' to transport electrolytes across cell membranes.

Data science helps engineers discover new materials for solar cells and LEDs

Engineers have developed a high-throughput computational method to design new materials for next generation solar cells and LEDs.