Smart microrobots that can adapt to their surroundings

Scientists have developed tiny elastic robots that can change shape depending on their surroundings. Modeled after bacteria and fully biocompatible, these robots optimize their movements so as to get to hard-to-reach areas of the human body. They stand to revolutionize targeted drug delivery.

Using bacteria to create a graphene oxide based water filter that kills bacteria

Engineers have created a bacteria-filtering membrane using graphene oxide and bacterial nanocellulose. It's highly efficient, long-lasting and environmentally friendly - and could provide clean water for those in need.

Hand-knitted molecules

A research team has succeeded in producing molecules between two microscopically small, movable gold tips - in a sense as a 'hand-knitted' unique specimen. The properties of the molecules can be monitored in real time while they are being produced.

Nanowire-infused 'fire-resistant Xuan paper' lasts for 3000 years

Researchers have developed a new kind of 'fire-resistant Xuan paper' based on ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires.

Photoreactions activate magnetic nanoswitches

Light induces photoreactions that activate the switch of the magnetic orientation of 2D materials dispersed in water.

Open-source automated chemical vapor deposition system for the production of two-dimensional nanomaterials

A research group has released the open-source design of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system for two-dimensional (2D) materials growth, an advance which could lower the barrier of entry into 2D materials research and expedite 2D materials discovery and translation from the benchtop to the market.

Nanogenerators turn body motion Into weight control and wound-healing therapies

Bioengineers have developed implantable and wearable nanogenerators from special materials that create electrical pulses when compressed by body motions. The pulses controlled weight gain and enhanced healing of skin wounds in rat models.