Transport properties Research update Molecular junctions make a switch Study sheds light on tunnelling Read article: Molecular junctions make a switch
Transport properties Research update Double graphene coat is slippery stuff Two layers of carbon atoms could reduce wear and tear in tiny machines
Transport properties Research update Nanotubes wreak havoc with heat Electrons flowing in 1D structures dissipate energy in strange ways Read article: Nanotubes wreak havoc with heat
Transport properties Research update Quantum dots boost solar cell efficiencies Hybrid devices could lower cost of solar power Read article: Quantum dots boost solar cell efficiencies
Nanomaterials Research update Microscope sees the Fermi surface Scanning-tunnelling technique adapted to map bulk electrons Read article: Microscope sees the Fermi surface
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoscale friction: thinking big helps Size may not matter when it comes to friction Read article: Nanoscale friction: thinking big helps
Transport properties Research update Saw-toothed sapphire helps build polymer arrays Self assembly produces ultra-dense arrays of nanoscale elements over large areas Read article: Saw-toothed sapphire helps build polymer arrays
Transport properties Research update Nanoelectronics made easy New technique makes transistors that approach the atomic scale Read article: Nanoelectronics made easy
Structure and dynamics Research update Detecting colour on the nanoscale Nanotube-based devices mimic human vision Read article: Detecting colour on the nanoscale
Nanomaterials Research update Harder than diamond? Two minerals could be more dent-resistant than diamond Read article: Harder than diamond?
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