Giant negative thermal expansion seen in nanomagnet
The effect occurs at room temperature and will be important for a host of technology applications
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Masters programme offers pathway to emerging nano-industry
Graduate students who are keen to pursue a career in the nanotechnology industry can now study for an MSc that offers a direct connection to the commercial sector
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Sealed cell improves oxide-peroxide conversion in lithium-ion battery
New work could help advance battery research for engineering next-generation high-energy-density technologies
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Trends in Nanotechnology: nano pioneers celebrate the conference’s 20th anniversary
From electronic skyrmions and antiferromagnetic topological insulators to the industrial prospects of 2D materials we report from San Sebastian
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Single-nanowires make powerful spectrometers
Nanoscale spectrometers prove to be as efficient as commercial instruments
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Gold nanoshell-based cancer treatment is safe for the clinic
Nanoparticles tuned to absorb near-infrared radiation heat the tumour while sparing surrounding tissue
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Thick mica membranes make excellent proton conductors
The materials might be employed in applications such as fuel cells and other hydrogen-related technologies
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Carbon nanotube fibres rewire damaged hearts
Sewing conductive fibres made of carbon nanotubes directly into damaged cardiac tissue can restore electrical function to the heart
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Hotly debated carbon ring allotrope reveals its structure
Scanning probe microscope isolation and characterization of cyclocarbons settle controversy over the elusive molecule’s structure
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Magnetic nanosprings break down microplastic pollutants
Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly technique to remove these contaminants from water
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