Ultrafast particle interactions could help make quantum information devices feasible

Research presents the detection of energy transfer from excited electrons to the crystal lattice on the femtosecond timescale. Knowledge could contribute to the development of materials that prolong the coherence time.

Study significantly advances alignment of single-wall carbon nanotubes along common axis

Researchers show, for the first time, the ability to globally align single-wall carbon nanotubes along a common axis.

Scientists discover method to create and trap trions at room temperature

Scientists chemically engineered carbon nanotubes to synthesize and trap trions -- quasi-particles potentially useful in bioimaging, chemical sensing and quantum computing.

Quantum dots technology to revolutionize healthcare and sensing technology: see what's invisible

Researchers have invented a new method of producing ultra-sensitive hyper-spectral photodetectors. At the heart of the discovery are colloidal quantum dots.

Nanomesh drug delivery provides hope against global antibiotic resistance

The fight against antibiotic resistance takes a major step forward with scientists discovering a concept for fabricating nanomeshes as drug delivery system.

From ribbon to scroll: Gaining shape control by electrostatics

Controlling scroll-like cochleate structures could inform future drug-delivery strategies.

Interesting new nanotechnology books in October

Here are some interesting books on nanotechnology topics that just got published.