Nanomaterials Research update Corrosion carves out 3D nanostructures New technique can produce nanoscale cages, boxes and other hollow structures Read article: Corrosion carves out 3D nanostructures
Transport properties Research update New ink prints graphene electronics Inkjet process makes better flexible transistors Read article: New ink prints graphene electronics
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists put earthquakes under the microscope Nanoscale study looks at how faults strengthen over time Read article: Physicists put earthquakes under the microscope
Soft matter and liquids Research update Microscope probes living cells at the nanoscale Tapping out the properties of squishy tissue Read article: Microscope probes living cells at the nanoscale
Transport properties Research update New 2D semiconductor could outperform silicon Quantum membranes could improve transistors Read article: New 2D semiconductor could outperform silicon
Structure and dynamics Research update Four-wheel nanocar takes to the road Molecular motor fuelled by electron microscope Read article: Four-wheel nanocar takes to the road
Optical physics Research update Plasmonic absorbers turn a corner Nanostructures could improve solar cells Read article: Plasmonic absorbers turn a corner
Transport properties Research update Silicon carbide shows promise for quantum computing Point defects could be exploited as qubits Read article: Silicon carbide shows promise for quantum computing
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanotube springs make skin-like sensor New material could find use in prosthetics, robotics and displays Read article: Nanotube springs make skin-like sensor
Optical physics Research update Plasmonics produces extreme UV light "Nanofunnel" converts infrared light into EUV Read article: Plasmonics produces extreme UV light
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