Transport properties Research update Organic transistors act as sensors New nanotube transistor could operate as an ultrasensitive chemical detector Read article: Organic transistors act as sensors
Transport properties Research update New look for graphene Scientists have invented a graphene-polymer composite Read article: New look for graphene
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Towards frictionless nanomachines Researchers find ways to cut friction at the nanoscale
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Holey germanium A new technique to make porous germanium could lead to better solar cells Read article: Holey germanium
Transport properties Research update Sizing up nanotubes Scientists have developed the first method to sort carbon nanotubes by size Read article: Sizing up nanotubes
Nanomaterials Research update New look for nanocomposites Scientists have combined spider silk with biological silica to make an extremely strong nanomaterial Read article: New look for nanocomposites
Nanomaterials Research update Theorists devise world’s smallest fridge Molecular-scale fridge would be powered by thermal fluctuations
Nanomaterials Opinion and reviews Small returns for nanoscience? Who are the nanotech pioneers? Read article: Small returns for nanoscience?
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles join a new league Algorithm gives clues to the 3D structures of tiny particles Read article: Nanoparticles join a new league
Ultrafast science Research update Surface plasmons squeeze light A new class of waveguide could overcome one of the biggest obstacles to photonic circuits Read article: Surface plasmons squeeze light
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