nanotechnology
Amyloid Fibrils Help To Stabilize Enzymes In Gels
Researchers have exploited the self-assembly properties of amyloid fibrils to make enzymatically-active microgels.
Atom-Thin Light Bulb Made With Graphene
Scientists have succeeded in using a single layer of graphene to make the world's thinnest light bulb.
Using Topological Defects To Engineer Self-Healing Materials
Nematic liquid crystals, commonly found in television displays, could find wider applications as a controllable scaffold for nano-sized colloids.
Self-Assembly Lowers PRAM Operating Currents
By harnessing self-assembling nanomaterials, scientists have made flexible phase-change random access memory devices more feasible.
High-Temperature Superconductivity In Atomically Thin Films
Researchers have succeeded in creating atom-thick films that show superconductivity, making applications more feasible.
How Mantis Shrimps Punch Above Their Weight
A detailed understanding of the properties that give mantis shrimp super-strong dactyl clubs could inform the design of bullet-proof materials and long-lasting hip implants.
Electronics Delivered To The Brain By Injection
One million times more flexible than existing flexible electronics, the injectable mesh can be directly delivered to the brain.
Taking Nano Big: A Conversation With Subbu Venkatraman
We speak to Professor Subbu Venkatraman, founding director of the NTU-Northwestern Nanomedicine Institute, on how he is leading an international effort to ramp up nanomedical research in Singapore.
Add Nanotubes For Super Strong Silk
Adding carbon nanotubes to silk proteins can create silk fibers that are almost as strong as natural spider dragline silk.
