14+ hour, 57+ min ago   (488+ words) In a recent research article published as an 'Article in Press' in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the control of the diffusive motion of fullerene-wheeled nanovehicles, including C60, nanocars, and nanotrucks, using all-atom molecular dynamics simulations on hybrid curved substrates…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1235+ words) Among the most extensively researched nanomaterials in modern science are graphene, a two-dimensional lattice of sp2-bonded carbon, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), the one-dimensional cylinders produced when a graphene sheet is rolled upon itself. Both materials possess optical, electrical, mechanical, and…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (886+ words) Look closely enough at any material, and its familiar surface resolves into a world built from atoms - structures so small that visible light cannot reveal them. Only in recent decades have scientists developed tools capable of directly imaging and measuring…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1015+ words) Placing two lattices - like window screens - on top of each other and twisting one layer compared to the other creates intriguing patterns. In fact, there are toys based on the designs that emerge, called moiré patterns. But moiré patterns aren't…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (498+ words) By engineering the elastic response of layered ferroelectric oxides at the nanoscale, researchers explored whether a CMOS-compatible resonator could maintain stable performance as temperatures shift across an exceptionally wide range. For decades, quartz has been the material of choice for…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (375+ words) By weakening interactions that normally tie electrolyte components into extended aggregates, researchers created an unusual nanoscale structure that could change how lithium metal batteries balance energy density, durability, and safety. Lithium metal batteries could achieve specific energies above 500 Wh kg…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (846+ words) Radiotherapy, a key approach in treating cancer, can damage surrounding healthy tissues because ionizing radiation cannot be confined exclusively to cancer cells. Nanomaterials have recently gained attention for radioprotection, as they can provide novel pathways to alleviate or prevent these…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (98+ words) Kun Zhou discusses advances in DNA nanotechnology, including a novel nanodevice that applies force to proteins, enhancing our understanding of mechanobiology. Michael Bell, at the helm of First Graphene, focuses on scaling graphene solutions, transforming industry perceptions, and driving measurable…...