Scientists propose multifunctional liquid metal nanocapsules

New research revealed that liquid metals can initiate free radical polymerization of vinyl monomer under ultrasonication.

The right formula for scaling production of promising nanomaterial to decontaminate water

An international team of researchers have found a way to refine and reliably produce an unpredictable and hard-to-control material that could impact environmental conservation, energy and consumer electronics.

New MXene composite material for planes and cars that will show damage invisible to a human eye

Electrically conductive nanoparticles will be used for the composite material that could be used in advanced transport, aviation, wind turbines and other structures.

Soft robots, origami combine for potential way to deliver medical treatments

Magnetic fields allow for wireless, faster, less invasive delivery, study finds.

Extra stability for magnetic knots

Scientists find a new mechanism for the stabilization of skyrmions.

Shape matters for light-activated nanocatalysts

Points matter when designing nanoparticles that drive important chemical reactions using the power of light.

New diamond-based nano-microscope gives first direct observation of the magnetic properties of 2D materials

Scientists have shown that it is possible to study the magnetic properties of ultrathin materials directly, via a new microscopy technique that opens the door to the discovery of more two-dimensional magnetic materials, with all sorts of potential applications.