Nanoscale imaging method offers insight into alloyed nanoparticle synthesis

Scientists have applied a novel method - in situ liquid phase transmission electron microscopy (LP-TEM) synthesis - allowing a closer look at the molecular and nanoscale processes that govern how metals mix into alloyed nanoparticle during wet chemical synthesis.

A scalable method for the large-area integration of 2D materials

Researchers demonstrate large-area integration of two-dimensional materials and their heterostructures by wafer bonding.

Light interference can help in quicker identification of defective graphene surface

Scientists establish phase-shift interferometry as a robust tool for rapid characterization of graphene surface with potential for industrial applications.

Biomaterials and nanotechnology could mean better vaccines, virus-fighting surfaces

Scientists are working toward advances that, using nanotechnology, could lead to a hospital bed or doorknob that naturally destroys viruses.

New piezoelectric material remains effective to high temperatures

Scientists outline the material selection and design of a novel bimorph piezoelectric energy harvester with an extremely high energy harvesting output power density.

Researchers use hot nano-chisel to create artificial bones in a Petri dish

This work could lead to efficient, detailed artificial bone tissue, opening doors to disease modeling, in vitro cell research on targeted therapies, drug screening and more.

Scientists develop a sensitive method to find and trace nanomaterials in blood and tissues

An international team of researchers developed a sensitive method to find and trace nanomaterials in blood and tissues, and traced nanomaterials across an aquatic food chain, from microorganisms to fish, which is a major source of food in many countries. This method can open new horizons for taking safety actions.