Read article: Watching plasmons break bonds in single molecules
Researchers induce chemical reactions in single molecules by exciting plasmons and monitor the process in real time using scanning tunnelling microscopy
Read article: Nanoflowers harness sunlight
Novel nanostructures produced using a simple synthesis route obtain unprecedented rates of hydrogen evolution through environmentally friendly photocatalysis
Read article: Nanoflowers harness sunlight
Novel nanostructures produced using a simple synthesis route obtain unprecedented rates of hydrogen evolution through environmentally friendly photocatalysis.
Read article: Noisy catalysts reveal atomic-level reactivity
Catalytic activity can be observed in tunnelling-current noise during scanning tunnelling microscopy
Read article: Cheap electrocatalysts convert CO2 to CO using solar cells
Researchers in Switzerland and Spain have developed a solar-driven electrolyser that converts CO2 to CO using only Earth-abundant elements in place of precious metals. Reducing emissions of CO2 ...
Read article: Bridging the gap in nanotech
A theoretical nanoscientist examines the interface between academic research and industry
Read article: New high-capacity battery goes with the flow
Redox-flow batteries could store excess energy in electrical grids
