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Feb 20, 2012
New thermal interface materials might also prevent solar cells from overheating
Polymer capsules target cancer cells
Feb 15, 2012
Functionalizing structures with macromolecules shows promise for treating tumours
Physicists create new slow-light technique
Feb 14, 2012
Electromagnetically induced transparency seen in nuclear system for first time
Making efficient OLEDs for flexible solid-state lighting
Feb 9, 2012
Modified graphene anode increases work function and reduces sheet resistance
Prism substrate improves organic transistors
Feb 2, 2012
Micro-imprinting technique could make for faster devices
Carbon membranes excel at separating molecules
Jan 27, 2012 2 comments
Ultrathin films of graphene oxide and diamond-like carbon have highly selective permeability
Graphene could be a perfect absorber of light
Jan 26, 2012
Periodic patterning and doping is the key
Nanotubes monitor enzyme activity
Jan 25, 2012 1 comment
New technique allows researchers to better understand biomolecule behaviour
Plasmonic metamaterials could make 'gecko toes'
Jan 25, 2012
Simulation reveals surprising attraction
Strain improves organic semiconductors
Jan 19, 2012 1 comment
Charge mobilities are significantly enhanced
Nanotube bundles could make good solar cells
Jan 16, 2012
Material can generate electron-hole pairs and separate the charge carriers too
Nanoparticles repair damaged surfaces
Jan 9, 2012
New microencapsulation technique helps fills in cracks and imperfections
Graphene amplifies voltage
Dec 23, 2011
"Wonder material" could compete with silicon for analogue devices
Nanowire makes single-cell endoscope
Dec 22, 2011
New device can non-invasively image live cells and deliver drugs