Nanomaterials Research update Atom-thin sheets are transferred with ease New technique avoids messy, wet chemistry Read article: Atom-thin sheets are transferred with ease
Transport properties Research update Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built New graphene-anode cell that produces 1 µW could be used as an ovulation test Read article: Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built
Soft matter and liquids Research update Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength Nanoscale study of sturdy shells could lead to better body armour Read article: Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength
Structure and dynamics Research update Tiny mechanical resonator made from just four molecules Beam is the world's smallest man-made nanomechanical oscillator Read article: Tiny mechanical resonator made from just four molecules
Transport properties Research update Graphene gains thermal vision Room-temperature detector is first to cover infrared spectrum Read article: Graphene gains thermal vision
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New material offers angular control over light Filter could be used in cameras and thermal solar systems Read article: New material offers angular control over light
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoparticles boost solar-energy capture by plants Nanotube-augmented plants are a "nanobionic" first Read article: Nanoparticles boost solar-energy capture by plants
Nanomaterials Research update Graphene-like iron made in the lab New 2D material could have very large magnetic moment Read article: Graphene-like iron made in the lab
Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide could make textiles smarter High-capacitance yarn could power wearable electronics Read article: Graphene oxide could make textiles smarter
Quantum optics Research update Tiny membrane converts radio waves to light Device could help build a "quantum internet" Read article: Tiny membrane converts radio waves to light
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