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Chemistry World
January 10, 2013
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Manipulating microswimmers US scientists have found a way to control the direction of microscopic swimming robots using lasers. This is the first time that anyone has used a method like this to control a microscale particle in solution, they say.   |
Technology Research News
June 16, 2004 |
Laser Tweezer Grabs Varied Specks Researchers have advanced the use of optical tweezers with a method that allows them to simultaneously trap and independently manipulate microscopic materials that have different indices of refraction. |
Reactive Reports
Issue 33
David Bradley |
The Miniature Rotarians Tiny interlocking wheels are the components of a miniscule molecular rotor designed and built by UK chemists. The submicroscopic invention offers a new motor-like component for those hoping to build nanotechnology from the bottom up. |
Chemistry World
March 2009
Philip Ball |
Column: The crucible Thermal motions on the molecular scale are not just useless noise |
Chemistry World
January 2010
Philip Ball |
Welcome to the machine Molecular machines have promised so much but are they more whimsical than technical? |
Chemistry World
November 6, 2013
James Urquhart |
Jingle cells are rocking on sunshine UK researchers have shown how solar cell efficiency can be boosted by up to 50% by harnessing acoustic vibrations in the environment, including those caused by roof-top machinery, traffic and even pop music. |
Technology Research News
December 29, 2004 |
Molecular Motor Goes Both Ways Researchers have constructed a molecular motor that can spin in either direction, much like the biological molecular motors involved in many of life's processes. The motor could eventually be used in nanotechnology applications. |
