From superlattices to supercrystals
The concept of order is a cornerstone of condensed matter physics. Atoms order to form crystals, which, in turn, play host to other fascinating and technologically useful ordering phenomena. For example, in ferroelectric crystals, tiny displacements of ions create...
Can nanotechnology help us combat future pandemics?
A new study discusses the use of Nanotechnology to combat pandemics and infectious diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised a global demand for fast and effective diagnosis, treatment and prevention of transmission. The success of nanotechnology to counter several...
i-sense continues diagnostic development during COVID-19 lockdown
In mid-March, when the UK went into lockdown, a small group of researchers were given special access to i-sense labs in London, under modified safety measures. They were tasked with the important job of working collaboratively to develop point-of-care diagnostic tests...