Nano News: 02/24/15

Fakir-like graphene

Graphene is a one atom thick sheet of carbon atoms, arranged in a periodic hexagonal lattice. It is famous not only for its remarkable electronic properties, but also for its exceptional mechanical strength and flexibility. To exploit these two last properties, researchers at Université Paris-Sud have draped a graphene sheet over square lattices of...

New projects support research in 'valleytronics'

Two new three-year research projects are supporting the role of the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES) as a leading center for studying exotic new materials that could enable future innovative electronic and photonic applications. SIMES is a joint institute of Stanford University...

Nanotechnology quick test for Ebola

When diagnosing a case of Ebola, time is of the essence. However, existing diagnostic tests take at least a day or two to yield results, preventing health care workers from quickly determining whether a patient needs immediate treatment and isolation. A new test from MIT researchers could change that: The device, a simple paper strip similar to a pregnancy...