Russian scientists have made nanodiamonds with a higher concentration of nitrogen vacancy centers, with a better efficiency than was previously possible.
Graphene Logic Gates: Low Power, High Gain
Self-adaptive complementary-like architectures are adopted in graphene-based transistors as a means to create low power, high gain logic gates.
Nanophobic or Nanophilic?
Carbon nanotubes have the potential to unlock effective treatments for that most delicate of systems – the mammalian central nervous system. But conflicting studies and reports on potential toxicity underline the need for careful, standardized, and thorough research protocols.
On the Surface: Patterning Conjugated Polymers
Surface patterning using conjugated polymers is set to take off, according to a review by Chinese scientists.
Flexible Approach to Nano Building Blocks
Tetrahedral constructs of DNA are a new way to support proteins on functional nanostructures, according to work by U.S. scientists.
Small but Powerful: Thin-Film Transistors
Very small organic thin-film transistors with high operating frequencies have been produced by Japanese and German scientists.
Microelectromechanical Switch-On: Carbon Nanotube Switches
Korean researchers make a tiny switch from carbon nanotubes.
Three-Color Display by Surface Patterning
Two dyes give three colors on a hierarchically patterned surface, in work by German and Chinese scientists.
The World´s Smallest Pipettes: Capillary Action in Carbon Nanotubes
Encapsulated metal nanoparticles can be extracted from carbon nanotubes through reverse capillary action.
Graphene Tracks for Aluminum Trains: Nanomaterials Engineering
Aluminum clusters move along graphene tracks, controlled by applied electric currents, in work by Spanish and Dutch researchers.