Transport properties Research update Watching atoms at graphene’s edge New spectroscopy technique could lead to better nanoelectronics Read article: Watching atoms at graphene’s edge
Transport properties Video Funding the frontiers of materials science When he takes up his new post at the NSF in January, Ian Robertson will be better placed than most to shape the future of materials research Read article: Funding the frontiers of materials science
Transport properties Video Living in a material world The MRS Fall Meeting in Boston is the place to be if you want to know what’s hot in materials science and technology Read article: Living in a material world
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Medusa front’ spotted in nanobatteries High-resolution images reveal how lithium-ion devices function Read article: ‘Medusa front’ spotted in nanobatteries
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanotube rubber stays stretchy at extreme temperatures New material is stable from –196 °C to 1000 °C Read article: Nanotube rubber stays stretchy at extreme temperatures
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Secret of diamond polishing revealed Physicists explain the ancient process of diamond grinding Read article: Secret of diamond polishing revealed
Nanomaterials Research update Questions raised about giant piezoresistance Researchers dispute effect observed in 2006 Read article: Questions raised about giant piezoresistance
Nanomaterials Research update Guest molecule builds 3D nanostructures New self-assembly technique could lead to molecular computers Read article: Guest molecule builds 3D nanostructures
Transport properties Research update Graphene supercapacitor breaks storage record New technology could recharge mobile phones and digital cameras Read article: Graphene supercapacitor breaks storage record
Nanomaterials Research update Plasmonic sensor detects viruses New technique could identify infectious diseases early on Read article: Plasmonic sensor detects viruses