Nanotubes change the shape of water

Engineers show how water molecules square up in nanotubes.

Getting a charge out of MOFs

Researchers develop a modular metal-organic framework with highest electron charge mobilities ever observed.

Producing hydrogen from splitting water without splitting hairs

New model explains interactions between small copper clusters used as low-cost catalysts in the production of hydrogen by breaking down water molecules.

Genetically engineered virus spins gold into beads

The discovery could make production of some electronic components cheaper, easier, and faster.

High performance graphene-based catalysts

Scientists have developed design guidelines that increase the catalytic effectiveness of graphene-based solid state catalysts for potential industry applications.

A human enzyme can biodegrade graphene

Researchers discovered that a natural human enzyme can biodegrade graphene. These findings could have great implications in the development of graphene-based biomedical devices.

Nanotechnology against viruses - flexible nanogels exhibit broad-spectrum antiviral activity

An international interdisciplinary team of virologists and biochemists has developed low-cost and 'cell-friendly' nanogels that can efficiently prevent viral infections.