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In solids, conduction of ions and electrons usually occurs in separate channels and therefore multiphase materials need to be engineered for applications, such as energy storage devices, where both particles need to be transported. Now J. Smet and co-workers have found that lithium ions diffuse within bilayer graphene faster than in graphite by an order of magnitude. In combination with the fast electronic conduction of graphene sheets, this system offers both ionic and electronic conductivity within the same single-phase solid material. The cover image is an artistic depiction of lithium ions intercalating and moving at speed within bilayer graphene.
Despite graphene's apparent potential for anti-corrosion coatings, it is cathodic to most metals and can promote corrosion at exposed graphene–metal interfaces. This may accelerate dangerous localized corrosion that can seriously weaken the coated metals.
Two independent methods using near-field coupling to surface plasmon polaritons and magnetic brightening allow the observation of dark excitons in WSe2.
Hollow, nanoscale metal filaments in open-mesh architectures provide soft, shape-conformal electrical interfaces to the skin as the basis for high-precision, irritation-free sensing platforms.
This review covers recent advances in nanoparticle and nanoscaffolding systems for the treatment of ischemic cardiomyopathy with emphasis on regenerative medicine, cell therapy and drug delivery technologies.
A blue shift in the surface plasmon resonance of an indium tin oxide layer is observed—and electrically tuned—where a classical description would predict a red shift.
Arrays of nanoparticles grouped into microscale arrays support multiple nanolasing modes that can be tailored by changing the geometry of the superlattice.
Polarized photoluminescence spectra of europium-doped nanorods can be used to measure the local shear rate profile of a liquid in microfluidic channels.
How do you explain a topic like cancer nanotechnology to non-experts? Nicole Steinmetz illustrates an approach combining science and the performing arts.