Materials

A new technique for harnessing surface plasmon resonance may allow brilliant colors to be captured more easily and cheaply.

Nanofabricated metallic structure arrays produce a kaleidoscope of bright colors.

A
theoretical model will allow systematic study of a promising class of peculiar
quantum states

Thin
layers of iron and cobalt show promise as material for fast, low-energy hard
drives

Study
into spirals of magnetic spin showcases potential of layered materials for
future data storage

Squeezing graphene is a way to control its heat conduction, paving the way to harvesting waste heat for power

An anti-reflective film that mimics a moth’s eye is durable and highly effective, overcoming some of the main barriers to commercialization

Trapping free electrons with polycyclic aromatic molecules creates materials with enhanced optical, electronic and magnetic properties

Defects in metal–organic frameworks induce low-temperature ferromagnetism and could yield novel materials for industry

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

Fluorescent dyes with aggregation-induced emission provide new probes for cancer diagnosis and therapy

A new lithography technique enables the production of nanoscale patterns of titania for high-tech applications