Gold

Inspired by natural biomineralisation processes, a novel cancer therapy uses gold nanoparticles to selectively sabotage vital components in cancer cells.

Thiol molecules drive gold atoms to form a forest of nanowires with useful properties

Light
focused into nano-grooves in a gold film bonded to an atomically thin crystal
flake produces a remarkable frequency doubling effect

A solution
of DNA and gold nanorods capable of six fundamental logic operations
demonstrates the potential of molecular biocomputing

Nanoscale
ribbons of a new phase of gold have been produced with a different crystalline
structure

A fluorescent nanoprobe could become a universal, noninvasive method to identify and monitor tumors

The latest advance in imaging technology helps optimize catalysts for use in onboard fuel processing

A thin liquid crystal film on gold sheets makes an ultra-compact color filter

Imaging nanoporous metals with beams of electrons provides deep insights into the unusual optical properties of these materials

Hybrid ‘Janus’ nanoparticles made from gold and titania have high catalytic activity and extraordinary durability

Reduced graphene oxide decorated with metallic nanoparticles shows high potential for gas detection

Plasmonic nanocrosses that heat up when illuminated can be used to kill cancer