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
Transport properties Research update Supercapacitor electrodes go for a dip New technique boosts capacitance and charging rate Read article: Supercapacitor electrodes go for a dip
Structure and dynamics Research update Ergodic theorem passes the test Individual dye molecules go with the flow Read article: Ergodic theorem passes the test
Transport properties Research update Three electrons for the price of one Electrons multiply in new solar-cell quantum-dot material Read article: Three electrons for the price of one
Transport properties Research update Six rules for nano-design Understanding how nanoparticles interact with DNA Read article: Six rules for nano-design
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