Nanomaterials Research update “ViriChip” shows up viruses Scientists have made a device that detects viruses when used with an atomic force microscope
Soft matter and liquids Research update DNA self-assembles nanotube transistor Researchers harness the properties of DNA to make electronic devices
Read article: Nanowires drop out of fluid research Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanowires drop out of fluid research Researchers make breakthrough discovery in the behaviour of bubbles and droplets
Read article: Nanotubes join the army Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes join the army Carbon-based devices can be used to detect deadly gases
Nanomaterials Research update Nanothermometers feel the heat Nanotubes can now be used to measure temperature in non-vacuum conditions
Read article: Nanowires line up for plastic electronics Transport properties Research update Nanowires line up for plastic electronics Researchers have made cost-effective high-performance thin-film transistors using nanowires and nanoribbons
Read article: Nanotubes boost ceramic performance Transport properties Research update Nanotubes boost ceramic performance Ceramic insulators become conducting when carbon nanotubes are added
Read article: Microscope sketches quantum circuits Quantum optics Research update Microscope sketches quantum circuits Erasable lithography will make life easier for semiconductor physicists
Soft matter and liquids Research update Organic devices get back on track After the embarrassment of the Schön affair, research into organic semiconductor devices is moving forward again
Read article: Nanoactuator gets in a spin Nanomaterials Research update Nanoactuator gets in a spin Researchers make the first real actuator from carbon nanotubes
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