Nanoparticles
A simpler route to hollow carbon spheres
8 Oct 2013Microporous walls and a huge surface area help nanoparticles to boost lithium-ion battery performance
Light moves in the right direction
10 Sep 2013An experimental demonstration of light scattering controlled by silicon nanoparticles augurs well for the development of integrated optical circuits
Polymer knots with silicon hearts
27 Aug 2013Biocompatible complexes for drug delivery applications get a structural boost from nanoscale silicon cages
Going for gold
4 Jun 2013Specifically sized gold nanoparticle spheres increase the sensitivity of a light-based chemical detector
Light’s magnetism shows its true colors
26 Feb 2013Tiny spheres of silicon can control the magnetic side of light, paving the way to novel optical devices
When less is more in predicting performance
6 Nov 2012A computational approach that makes processor-intensive first-principle calculations more manageable is now available to predict the structure of nano-alloy catalysts
Growth lamps for nanoparticles
9 Oct 2012Illuminating silver nanoparticles with narrow-bandwidth light makes them grow uniformly, improving their potential for imaging and sensing applications
Making gold economical for sensing
9 Oct 2012Gold nanocluster arrays developed at A*STAR are well suited for commercial applications of a high-performance sensing technique
Two-faced materials boost hydrogen production
11 Sep 2012Inexpensive hybrid metal and oxide nanostructures prove to be a catalyst that enhance sunlight-powered hydrogen production
Ready for a close-up
28 Aug 2012The latest advance in imaging technology helps optimize catalysts for use in onboard fuel processing
Bringing brighter light into living bodies
17 Jul 2012Fluorescent dyes with aggregation-induced emission provide new probes for cancer diagnosis and therapy
Joined at the hip
8 May 2012Hybrid ‘Janus’ nanoparticles made from gold and titania have high catalytic activity and extraordinary durability