Quantum interferometry demonstrated in silicon at more practical temperatures

A silicon-based transistor that displays quantum interference effects at useful temperatures paves the way for highly sensitive sensors.

'Wood' you like some fresh water?

A membrane made of a sliver of wood could be the answer to renewably sourced water cleaning. Most membranes that are currently used to distill fresh water from salty are made of polymers based on fossil fuels.

Wearable electronics so thin and soft you won't even notice it

Device also can serve as robotic skin, relaying information back to the user.

Synthesizing single-crystalline hexagonal graphene quantum dots

Researchers designed a novel strategy for synthesizing single-crystalline graphene quantum dots, which emit stable blue light.

Efficient, interconnected, stable: New carbon nanotubes to grow neurons

By specific chemical modifications, carbon nanotubes were engineered into self-standing innovative materials able to modulate the activity of nerve cells, with the potential of being exploited towards the repair of injured nerve tissues.

Promising new solar-powered path to hydrogen fuel production with graphene oxide

Engineers use a single enzyme biomineralization process to create a solar-driven water splitting catalyst that produces hydrogen with the potential to be manufactured sustainably, cheaply and abundantly.

How to use graphene to help future space exploration

Scientists have started testing novel graphene-based thermal management devices for space applications.