Protein-based photoelectrochemical cell produces a direct current under continuous light but a novel alternating current under discontinuous illumination.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
Another step towards molecular computing: stepwise control of MTJs
Researchers have achieved the first photo/electro co-modulation of molecular transport junctions based on chemically fabricated nanogaps.
New nanoparticles can deliver multiple anti-cancer drugs
Nanoparticles can carry two different anti-cancer drugs and deliver them to separate parts of the cancer cell where they will be most effective.
Researchers develop liquid crystal lenses
New liquid crystal ensemble resembles a compound eye and can be used as a lens.
Shrinking quantum dots improves charge transfer
Single-particle study identifies possible path to improved conversion of sunlight to electricity in photovoltaic devices.
How safe are nanotubes in modern plastics?
Experiments at NIST aim to answer questions about environment and health risks of aging plastics.
Nanoparticles that slip through the vaginal mucus barrier to fight cervical cancer
Researchers develop polymer-based mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) loaded with paclitaxel, a frontline chemo drug.
100% stretchable graphene nanopaper
Researchers in Singapore have developed method to fabricate stretchable graphene nanopaper for use in strain detectors.
Soluble SOFs created for the first time
Researchers at Berkeley Lab’s Molecular Foundry create first soluble 2D supramolecular organic frameworks.
Molecular motor can walk nanoparticles along nanotubes
Researchers have created a new type of molecular motor made of DNA and used it it to transport a nanoparticle along the length of a carbon nanotube.
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