Articles in 2010

A nano-scale silicon torsion spring forms the basis for a miniature electromechanical switch

Networks of molecules are able to solve computational problems by acting simultaneously and collectively, akin to neurons in the human brain

The catalytic splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen on a metal oxide surface has been observed at the single-molecule level.

Tiny planar plasmonic lenses could replace conventional bulky optics for focusing light on micrometer length scales

A tension-induced transformation converts a malleable crystal–glass composite into an extremely tough alloy

A weak magnetic field can align carbon nanotubes on almost any substrate.

Gold nanoparticles turn a photosynthetic complex into a highly sensitive light detector.

Graphene can enhance the extraction of photogenerated charge carriers from quantum dots.

The direction of laser beam emission can be controlled on a single chip using superimposed photonic crystals.

The dark and colorful secrets of vertically aligned arrays of carbon nanotubes have now been revealed.

A polypeptide helps pack negatively charged fluorescent proteins in protective nanometer-sized silica capsules for cell imaging.

Calculations show that a metallic nanowire can store energy efficiently in the arrangement of its surface atoms.

Solar energy conversion is demonstrated in graphene-on-silicon solar cells.

A new class of shape memory alloys revolutionizes the field through significantly enhanced elasticity.

The intricate folding patterns of an amorphous polymer monolayer have been revealed by atomic force microscopy.

The asymmetry between n- and p-type doping of silicon semiconductors at the nanoscale could be caused by the presence of surface dangling bonds.

The use of coated metal nanoparticles could revolutionize Raman scattering as a portable spectroscopy technique.

Liquid crystals can self-assemble into an array of structures capable of optical focusing with applications in photolithography.

Both spin valve and spin filter behaviors have been predicted in a single-molecule magnet, showing great promise for spintronic applications.

The process of forming glass bears unexpected similarities to phase changes such as condensation.