Nanomaterials Research update Nanostructure filter zaps bacteria Researchers unveil water purifier made from cotton Read article: Nanostructure filter zaps bacteria
Transport properties Research update Graphene transistor beats speed records New fabrication technique avoids defects Read article: Graphene transistor beats speed records
Surfaces and interfaces Research update DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor New device could act as an electronic 'nose' Read article: DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Pushy hydrogen boosts molecular microscopy Physicists explain scanning-tunnelling microscope mystery Read article: Pushy hydrogen boosts molecular microscopy
Transport properties Research update Terahertz scanning acquires sense of direction Metamaterial device could boost airport security Read article: Terahertz scanning acquires sense of direction
Optical physics Research update Scientists cast a fly’s eye New technique mimics insect corneas Read article: Scientists cast a fly’s eye
Optical physics Research update Fluorescent dye boosts metamaterial performance Active layer solves absorption problem Read article: Fluorescent dye boosts metamaterial performance
Transport properties Research update New technique opens a gap in graphene Nanoribbons have armchair edges Read article: New technique opens a gap in graphene
Biomedical devices Research update Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing Technique no longer requires blasting DNA into pieces Read article: Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing
Transport properties Research update Nanofibres power portable electronics Tiny generator could be used in medical implants Read article: Nanofibres power portable electronics
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