3D-printing perovskites on graphene makes next-gen X-ray detectors

By using 3D aerosol jet-printing to put perovskites on graphene, scientists have made X-ray detectors with record sensitivity that can greatly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost and health hazard of medical imaging devices.

Measuring carbon nanotubes taken up by plants

Scientists describe a way to measure levels of a specific kind of carbon nanotube in plant tissues.

Buckyballs on DNA for harvesting light

Supramolecular structure boosts efficiency of light harvesting for solar cells.

Biopolymer-coated nanocatalyst can help realize a hydrogen fuel-driven future

Scientists demonstrate enhanced hydrogen production from sunlight-assisted water splitting using a polydopamine-coated zinc sulfide nanorod catalyst.

Targeted delivery of highly toxic anti-cancer drug to brain tumors

Researchers develop, tests nano-carrier as potential treatment for glioblastomas.

Liquids that can move on their own

Scientists are harnessing the power of swirling cellular proteins to create self-propelling fluids.

The magic angle of twisted graphene

Researchers report hyperspectral optical images, generated by a nano-Raman spectroscope, of the crystal superlattice in reconstructed (low-angle) twisted bilayer graphene.