Nanomaterials Research update Length selection produces single-chirality nanotubes Long-sought goal could make nanotube-based technologies more accessible Read article: Length selection produces single-chirality nanotubes
Neural engineering Research update Piezoelectric nanoparticles provide deep brain stimulation without invasive surgery Piezoelectric nanoparticles that generate direct current when exposed to focused ultrasound provide therapeutic stimulation of deep tissue in the brain Read article: Piezoelectric nanoparticles provide deep brain stimulation without invasive surgery
Magnetism and spin Research update Large tunnel magnetoresistance appears at room temperature in a miniaturized magnetic tunnel junction New work on 2D van der Waals materials could aid the development of next-generation non-volatile spintronic memories Read article: Large tunnel magnetoresistance appears at room temperature in a miniaturized magnetic tunnel junction
Nanophotonics Research update ‘World’s smallest photon’ confined in dielectric nanocavity New research could help in the development of optical chip architectures that consume less energy than their electrical counterparts Read article: ‘World’s smallest photon’ confined in dielectric nanocavity
2D materials Research update Making graphene nanoribbons stable Two new protection strategies overcome the air-instability of these technologically important nanostructures Read article: Making graphene nanoribbons stable
Nanomaterials Research update ‘Inherited nanobionics’ makes its debut Nanotube-modified bacteria could produce electricity as living photovoltaic devices, say researchers Read article: ‘Inherited nanobionics’ makes its debut
Chemical processes Research update Solving the mystery of the Alhambra’s purple gold Gold nanoparticles are forming in ceiling decorations at this masterpiece of Islamic architecture Read article: Solving the mystery of the Alhambra’s purple gold
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoconfined water enters intermediate solid-liquid phase "Hexatic" phase of water trapped in narrow nanoscale cavities is also highly conductive Read article: Nanoconfined water enters intermediate solid-liquid phase
Nanomaterials Research update Accidental discovery produces superfluorescent light at room temperature New upconverted nanoparticles could have applications in optoelectronics and secure multiplexed communication networks Read article: Accidental discovery produces superfluorescent light at room temperature
Nanomaterials Research update Nanostructured diamond capsules hold fast under pressure New structures maintain the properties of high-pressure materials outside the high-pressure vessels in which they were formed Read article: Nanostructured diamond capsules hold fast under pressure
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