Topic
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
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New exotic phenomena seen in photonic crystals
Researchers observe, for the first time, topological effects unique to an “open” system.
January 11, 2018 -
Optimizing carbon nanotube electrodes
New model measures characteristics of carbon nanotube structures for energy storage and water desalination applications.
January 5, 2018 -
Ultrafine fibers have exceptional strength
New technique developed at MIT could produce strong, resilient nanofibers for many applications.
January 4, 2018 -
Engineers create plants that glow
Illumination from nanobionic plants might one day replace some electrical lighting.
December 12, 2017 -
Device makes power conversion more efficient
New design could dramatically cut energy waste in electric vehicles, data centers, and the power grid.
December 6, 2017 -
New nanowires are just a few atoms thick
Subnanometer-scale channels in 2-D materials could point toward future electronics, solar cells.
December 4, 2017 -
Celebrating Millie
Symposium commemorates the life and career of pioneering professor and beloved mentor Mildred Dresselhaus.
November 29, 2017 -
Using polymeric membranes to clean up industrial separations
Department of Chemical Engineering Professor Zachary Smith is working on new polymeric membranes that can greatly reduce energy use in chemical separations.
November 15, 2017 -
Synthetic circuits can harvest light energy
Novel structures made with DNA scaffolds could be used to create solar-powered materials.
November 13, 2017 -
CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles edit the genome
New delivery system developed by MIT team deletes disease-causing genes and reduces cholesterol.
November 13, 2017 -
Sensors applied to plant leaves warn of water shortage
Electronic circuits reveal when a plant begins to experience drought conditions.
November 8, 2017 -
A new way to mix oil and water
Condensation-based method developed at MIT could create stable nanoscale emulsions.
November 8, 2017 -
Fighting a giant foe at a tiny scale
Professor Paula Hammond uses nanoscale biomaterials to craft anti-cancer treatments tiny enough to get through the bloodstream and enter tumors.
November 7, 2017 -
Tech and Tec: Nanoscale international engagement
Monterrey Tec Chairman José Antonio Fernández Carbajal tours MIT.nano during his first meeting as the newest member of the MIT Corporation.
November 2, 2017 -
3-D-printed device builds better nanofibers
Printed nozzle system could make uniform, versatile fibers at much lower cost.
October 30, 2017 -
Material could bring optical communication onto silicon chips
Ultrathin films of a semiconductor that emits and detects light can be stacked on top of silicon wafers.
October 23, 2017 -
Why researchers should step out of the lab
Project reveals benefits of communicating with industry when conducting research.
October 4, 2017 -
Fast-moving magnetic particles could enable new form of data storage
Recently discovered phenomenon could provide a way to bypass the limits to Moore’s Law.
October 2, 2017 -
Bio-inspired approach to RNA delivery
New technique could make it easier to use mRNA to treat disease or deliver vaccines.
September 19, 2017 -
A new approach to ultrafast light pulses
Unusual fluorescent materials could be used for rapid light-based communications systems.
September 18, 2017