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An unstable arrangement of magnetic moments in a one-dimensional organic salt gives rise to magnetically controlled ferroelectricity.

Superconductors can now be synthesized at much lower temperatures and with shorter reaction times.

Branched polycationic polymers can condense DNA into nanodonuts for the treatment of genetically derived diseases.

An array of high-performance ionic hydrogel-gated organic transistors has been fabricated on a flexible substrate.

Bio-inspired organic–inorganic hybrid films exhibit high tensile strength and novel photo-luminescent properties.

A dash of water helps to boost carbon nanotube growth.

A quantum phase transition has been induced in ‘heavy-fermion’ metals by tuning their dimensionality.

Cleverly designed molecules display high luminescent efficiency even when assembled into aggregates.

Genetically modified viruses guide the assembly of magnetic nanoparticles through electrostatic interactions

Dynamic changes in protein structure can now be visualized using high-speed atomic force microscopy

Random buckles in the structure of organic light emitters significantly enhance the light extraction of light-emitting diodes.

The community of materials scientists brings together researchers with a wide diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. NPG Asia Materials endeavors to cross these traditional boundaries by publishing research highlights, reviews and — soon — original research articles that are accessible to the wider scientific community.

Bistable resistivity switching is demonstrated in a graphene oxide–polymer composite.

The condensation of water on a spider’s web is controlled by unique nanostructures on the silk.

Selective detection of mercury ions through the pairing of a carbon nanotube and a fluorescence-tagged DNA complex.

The dynamic properties of liquid crystals have been used to translate single-molecule switching into a macroscale event.

Behavior opposite to that of conventional theory points towards the mechanism of superconductivity in novel iron-based superconductors.

Direct observation of the operating mechanism of a candidate for next-generation memory should speed its development.

Combining nanoscale clay particles with dendritic molecular binders creates self-mending water-based gels.

The deformation mechanism of single-crystal nanopillars has been shown to change dramatically at dimensions below one micrometer.