Nanostructures
Exposing breast cancer using nanoscale polymers
12 May 2015A biocompatible polymer selectively targets and lights up cancer tumors for a noninvasive imaging system
Solar cells step up
19 Nov 2013Specially designed nanostructured materials can increase the light-absorbing efficiency of solar cells
Nanostructures filter light to order
5 Nov 2013Arrays of nanoscale pillars made to reflect light of a selected color could find application as optical filters in digital cameras
Deconstructed nanosensors light the way forward
12 Feb 2013A flexible design approach for nanosensors that overcomes practicality and reliability issues is now available
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