Freshwater from salt water using only solar energy and nanotechnology

Modular, off-grid desalination technology could supply families, towns.

Possible enhanced pesticide absorption from fresh food via nanoemulsions

New project to study the possibility that eating food nanoemulsions found in dressings, dips or sauces might increase the amount of pesticides absorbed from co-ingested fruits and vegetables, thus increasing risk of adverse health effects.

Sound waves direct particles to self-assemble, self-heal

New framework supports research into lifelike behavior of inanimate objects.

Sugar-coated nanomaterial excels at promoting bone growth

Method offers pathway for improving patient outcomes after spinal fusion surgery.

Alloying materials of different structures offers new tool for controlling properties

New research into the largely unstudied area of heterostructural alloys could lead to greater materials control and in turn better semiconductors, advances in nanotechnology for pharmaceuticals and improved metallic glasses for industrial applications.

To connect biology with electronics, be rigid, yet flexible

Researchers uncover design principles to make polymers that can transport both ions and electrons.

Fabric, the next software

New center for development of high-tech fibers and fabrics opens its headquarters, unveils two products ready for commercialization.