Micro-/Nanotechnology

Whiskey-Phase Exfoliation: A Golden Future for Electronics?

A new study reports liquid-phase exfoliation of graphene, boron nitride, and tungsten disulphide nanosheets using Irish whiskey.

3D Printing Electronics Using a Multi-Material Approach

A combination of inkjet and screen printing can be used to print 3D objects with electronic properties using multiple materials.

Superior Fuel Cell Catalysts Found

Atom-thick layers of platinum supported by graphene could provide cost-effective fuel cell catalysts with unprecedented catalytic activity and longevity.

Phase-Changing Metamaterials: A New Frontier in Technology

Metamaterials that can locally control their stiffness and shape would enable a host of new technologies.

The Promise and Challenges of Nanomedicines in Fighting Cancer

Nanotechnology has emerged as an innovative tool in medicine that could alter the landscape in relation to disease treatment and prevention.

Electrified Tattoos and Personalized Biosensors

Scientists developed a fully print-in-place electronics technique that is gentle enough to work on surfaces as delicate as human skin.

Bioelectronic Implants for Drought-Resistant Plants

Electronic plants designed to be more resilient to environmental stress could offer major advantages in agriculture.

Stretchable, Morphing Smart Skins Inspired by Cephalopods

Researchers reproduce the soft, stretchable, and smart skin of cephalopods.

Invisible High-Resolution Fingerprint Sensors

A 0.2 mm thick sensor that can read fingerprints with incredible detail by detecting visible light reflected from the surface of the...

A Nano-Scale Graphene Accelerometer

Graphene forms the basis of the world’s smallest accelerometer a team of scientists in Sweden and Germany has recently developed

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