Nanotechnology Articles

Editorial: Graphene 2.0

Once the preserve of physicists, graphene is now attracting the attention of growing numbers of chemists, who are discovering new ways to produce this remarkable material.

Nature Nanotechnology, vol. 3 #9, pp517-517

Thesis: Questions and answers

There are many different ways to introduce the public to nanotechnology, writes Chris Toumey. Just don't mention human hairs or the space elevator.

Nature Nanotechnology, vol. 3 #9, pp519-520

News and Views: Molecular logic: Monolayers with an IQ

Thin films of redox-active molecules can be used to construct logic gates, which can then be linked together to create basic circuits.

Nature Nanotechnology, vol. 3 #9, pp529-530

News and Views: Mass sensors: Weighing single atoms with a nanotube

Researchers have used a vibrating carbon nanotube to set a new record for nanomechanical mass sensing. Could this approach — currently being pursued by three independent groups — lead to a new type of mass spectrometer?

Nature Nanotechnology, vol. 3 #9, pp525-526

News and Views: Molecular motors: Keep on moving

Large cargos stop protein filaments from rotating as they glide along a surface coated with motor proteins, but small cargos do not.

Nature Nanotechnology, vol. 3 #9, pp531-532

News and Views: Nanomaterials: Nano-selenium captures mercury

Nanoscale formulations of selenium can effectively capture mercury vapours from spills that could otherwise contaminate the air of homes and offices.

Nature Nanotechnology, vol. 3 #9, pp527-528

News and Views: Graphene production: New solutions to a new problem

Two independent teams have shown that it is possible to produce stable suspensions of single-layer graphene from graphite crystals using chemical techniques.

Nature Nanotechnology, vol. 3 #9, pp528-529



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