Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’ Properties can be tailored by altering chemistry Read article: Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Artificial swimmers have no moving parts Catalysis makes tiny objects swim Read article: Artificial swimmers have no moving parts
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot Inhaled drugs could be delivered more efficiently Read article: Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot
Nanomaterials Research update Nanostructures help mosquitoes walk on water Ribs and ridges make mosquito legs water repellent Read article: Nanostructures help mosquitoes walk on water
Transport properties Research update First “heat transistor” unveiled Heat is moved one electron at a time Read article: First “heat transistor” unveiled
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Tiny organisms move microstructures Bacteria act as "beasts of burden" Read article: Tiny organisms move microstructures
Solar cells Feature Bright outlook for solar cells Photovoltaics reach the next generation Read article: Bright outlook for solar cells
Transport properties Research update Graphene p-n junction is unveiled Device could be important step towards carbon transistors
Nanomaterials Research update Nanowires to probe biological samples Microscopic technique works in warm, wet conditions
Transport properties Research update Tiny spheres could control light Calculations may lead to new sources of coherent light
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