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Anomalous thickness-dependence of photocurrent explained for planar nano-heterojunction organic solar cells

Combined model shows that ideal thickness determined by more than just the exciton diffusion length

Nanohole lattices: a new route for graphene electronics

Nanomesh strategy could be more effective than nanoribbon approach for engineering a bandgap in graphene devices

Vision-based nanomanipulation automates device construction

System can control the number and diameter of nanowires incorporated into devices such as nano-FET sensors

Probing delicate samples: stiff AFM mechanics at soft forces

Higher-order resonances allow low-force nanomechanical characterization

Electrically driven gallium movement in carbon nanotubes

Results will guide the design of nanomass delivery systems and innovative nanoswitches

New-look nanocrescents magnify surface plasmon resonance peak and improve tunability

Use of a dielectric cylinder solves the conflict between SPR tuning and increasing radiation loss

Antibody-equipped ZnO nanorods highlight tumours

Purple light emission identifies presence of cancer cells and could be used to guide surgery

Magnetic fluid targets insulin-related amyloidosis

Nanoparticles shown to depolymerize aggregates associated with diabetes

Analog memory paves the way for efficient information processing

Algorithm tunes conductance of memristor device to 1% relative accuracy within its dynamic range even in the presence of large variations in switching behaviour

Fluorescent-magnetic dual-encoded nanospheres tailor-made for high-throughput analysis

Applications for addressable dual optical- and magnetic-encoded nanomaterial include profiling of cancer biomarkers

Antibody-assisted self-assembly applied to solar cells

Bio-directed manipulation of nanowires could help to make photocell and display fabrication more environmentally friendly

Humidity nanosensors made from individual metal oxide nanorods

Individual BaTiO3 nanorods integrated in simple circuit architectures

Biocompatible plasmonic substrates assembled for single-molecule detection

Small clusters of anisotropic silver nanoparticles enveloped in a shell of chitosan biopolymer operate as highly active SERS substrates

Natural nanotubes direct deposition of near-atomic scale alloys

3 nm wide CoFe(Ni) nanowires grown inside tobacco mosaic virus templates

Diffraction lithography maps near-field light and fabricates complex nanopatterns

Versatile method can deliver sub-wavelength structures over large areas

Anti-serially connected resistance switching structure shows improved reliability

Configuration increases the endurance of Pt/TiO2/Pt cells from several hundred cycles up to several tens of thousands of cycles

Formulating dual-function nanoparticles for photodynamic and photothermal cancer therapy

Carbon nanotube–chitosan–phycocyanin complex displays photoinduced cytoxicity

Nano-engineered carbons promise better gas storage materials for advanced transportation

Tunable pore space will allow developers to selectively optimize carbons for high volumetric or high gravimetric storage capacity to meet different vehicle requirements

Graphene-based remote controlled actuators put to the test

Large light-induced reversible and elastic responses of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) polymer composites could one day deliver smart materials for steering aircraft or actuating space exploration vehicles