Nature Nanotechnology - Issue - nature.com science feeds Nature Nanotechnology offers a unique mix of news and reviews alongside top-quality research papers. Published monthly, in print and online, the journal reflects the entire spectrum of nanotechnology, pure and applied. http://www.nature.com/nnano/current_issue/ Nature Publishing Group en © 2009 Nature Publishing Group Nature Nanotechnology 1748-3387 1748-3395 © 2009 Nature Publishing Group permissions@nature.com Nature Nanotechnology http://www.nature.com/includes/rj_globnavimages/nnano_logo.gif http://www.nature.com/nnano/ Keeping the public under the microscope http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/d4Ak5w9tJHE/nnano.2009.320 New research confirms that the proportion of the public that knows about nanotechnology has reached a plateau, which means that it is now necessary to develop new approaches to explore public perceptions in greater detail than before. Keeping the public under the microscope

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 695 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.320

New research confirms that the proportion of the public that knows about nanotechnology has reached a plateau, which means that it is now necessary to develop new approaches to explore public perceptions in greater detail than before.

]]> Keeping the public under the microscope doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.320 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 695 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.320 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.320 4 11 Editorial 695 695 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.320 God in the lab http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/zBhbWU3E1tY/nnano.2009.321 Surveys have found that almost half of all scientists in the US are religious. Chris Toumey explores what this might mean for nanotechnology. God in the lab

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 696 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.321

Author: Chris Toumey

Surveys have found that almost half of all scientists in the US are religious. Chris Toumey explores what this might mean for nanotechnology.

]]> God in the lab Chris Toumey doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.321 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 696 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.321 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.321 4 11 Thesis 696 697 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.321 Nanoparticles offer hope for TB detection http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/7w0DH_MUhf8/nnano.2009.322 Combining magnetic nanoparticles, microfluidics and nuclear magnetic resonance could transform the way tuberculosis and other diseases are diagnosed. Nanoparticles offer hope for TB detection

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 698 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.322

Author: Ai Lin Chun

Combining magnetic nanoparticles, microfluidics and nuclear magnetic resonance could transform the way tuberculosis and other diseases are diagnosed.

]]> Nanoparticles offer hope for TB detection Ai Lin Chun doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.322 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 698 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.322 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.322 4 11 Feature 698 699 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.322 Our choice from the recent literature http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/RXBc8j2dvto/nnano.2009.323 Our choice from the recent literature

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 700 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.323

]]> Our choice from the recent literature doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.323 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 700 (2009) 2009-10-16 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-10-16 10.1038/nnano.2009.323 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.323 4 11 Research Highlights 700 701 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.323 Top down bottom up: Ring cycle http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/3xSYXYlc6Ac/nnano.2009.324 The cooling rates of fullerene ions have been measured at a storage ring in Japan. Top down bottom up: Ring cycle

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 701 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.324

The cooling rates of fullerene ions have been measured at a storage ring in Japan.

]]> Top down bottom up: Ring cycle doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.324 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 701 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.324 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.324 4 11 Research Highlights 701 701 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.324 Polymers: Performing under pressure http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/eM90s0Pc_iQ/nnano.2009.328 Most probe-based approaches to data storage rely on heating a polymer substrate with a tip, but a new approach relies on pressure instead. Polymers: Performing under pressure

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 703 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.328

Authors: Thomas P. Russell & Dong Hyun Lee

Most probe-based approaches to data storage rely on heating a polymer substrate with a tip, but a new approach relies on pressure instead.

]]> Polymers: Performing under pressure Thomas P. Russell Dong Hyun Lee doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.328 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 703 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.328 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.328 4 11 News and Views 703 704 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.328 Optomechanical crystals: Periodic nanobeams bring light and sound together http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/IOVnXrZt6h8/nnano.2009.325 Optomechanical crystals: Periodic nanobeams bring light and sound together

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 704 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.325

Author: Owain Vaughan

]]> Optomechanical crystals: Periodic nanobeams bring light and sound together Owain Vaughan doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.325 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 704 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.325 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.325 4 11 News and Views 704 704 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.325 Nanotechnology and society: The evolution of risk perceptions http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/7DRSaH0KSpo/nnano.2009.329 A meta-analysis of surveys about public perceptions of the risks and benefits associated with nanotechnology suggests that further research is needed to help us better understand and, perhaps, inform public attitudes to nanotechnology. Nanotechnology and society: The evolution of risk perceptions

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 705 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.329

Author: Dan M. Kahan

A meta-analysis of surveys about public perceptions of the risks and benefits associated with nanotechnology suggests that further research is needed to help us better understand and, perhaps, inform public attitudes to nanotechnology.

]]> Nanotechnology and society: The evolution of risk perceptions Dan M. Kahan doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.329 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 705 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.329 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.329 4 11 News and Views 705 706 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.329 Nanophotonics: Lasers go beyond diffraction limit http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/K3Z4076W8m8/nnano.2009.330 Two groups of researchers have shown that the minimum size of a laser need not be restricted by the wavelength of light it emits, provoking a rethink of what optics and lasers can do at the nanoscale. Nanophotonics: Lasers go beyond diffraction limit

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 706 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.330

Author: Martin T. Hill

Two groups of researchers have shown that the minimum size of a laser need not be restricted by the wavelength of light it emits, provoking a rethink of what optics and lasers can do at the nanoscale.

]]> Nanophotonics: Lasers go beyond diffraction limit Martin T. Hill doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.330 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 706 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.330 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.330 4 11 News and Views 706 707 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.330 Nanophotonics: Free electrons get light out of a hole http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/Y7mCDhbTRLg/nnano.2009.331 A device called a light well might form the basis of a tunable nanoscale laser. Nanophotonics: Free electrons get light out of a hole

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 707 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.331

Author: Gordon Robb

A device called a light well might form the basis of a tunable nanoscale laser.

]]> Nanophotonics: Free electrons get light out of a hole Gordon Robb doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.331 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 707 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.331 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.331 4 11 News and Views 707 708 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.331 Nanotoxicology: New insights into nanotubes http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/dj7WYdZqw4o/nnano.2009.327 Multiwalled carbon nanotubes inhaled by mice can reach the outer lining of the lungs and cause scarring. Nanotoxicology: New insights into nanotubes

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 708 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.327

Authors: Ken Donaldson & Craig A. Poland

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes inhaled by mice can reach the outer lining of the lungs and cause scarring.

]]> Nanotoxicology: New insights into nanotubes Ken Donaldson Craig A. Poland doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.327 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 708 (2009) 2009-10-25 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-10-25 10.1038/nnano.2009.327 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.327 4 11 News and Views 708 710 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.327 Bioimaging: Second window for in vivo imaging http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/tb-Ny0EqNYE/nnano.2009.326 Enhanced fluorescence from carbon nanotubes and advances in near-infrared cameras have opened up a new wavelength window for small animal imaging. Bioimaging: Second window for in vivo imaging

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 710 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.326

Authors: Andrew M. Smith, Michael C. Mancini & Shuming Nie

Enhanced fluorescence from carbon nanotubes and advances in near-infrared cameras have opened up a new wavelength window for small animal imaging.

]]> Bioimaging: Second window for in vivo imaging Andrew M. Smith Michael C. Mancini Shuming Nie doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.326 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 710 (2009) Nature Nanotechnology 10.1038/nnano.2009.326 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.326 4 11 News and Views 710 711 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.326 Principles and applications of nanofluidic transport http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/Tyar-S8taCU/nnano.2009.332 The emergence of new fluid phenomena at the nanoscale will have applications in separation science and energy conversion. Principles and applications of nanofluidic transport

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 713 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.332

Authors: W. Sparreboom, A. van den Berg & J. C. T. Eijkel

]]> Principles and applications of nanofluidic transport W. Sparreboom A. van den Berg J. C. T. Eijkel doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.332 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 713 (2009) 2009-11-08 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-11-08 10.1038/nnano.2009.332 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.332 4 11 Review 713 720 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.332 Self-assembly of soft nanoparticles with tunable patchiness http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/tCSxiT2akJM/nnano.2009.232 Nanoparticles with dynamic patches can form reversible self-assembled structures in aqueous solution that become topologically more connected on dilution. Self-assembly of soft nanoparticles with tunable patchiness

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 721 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.232

Authors: Thomas M. Hermans, Maarten A. C. Broeren, Nikos Gomopoulos, Paul van der Schoot, Marcel H. P. van Genderen, Nico A. J. M. Sommerdijk, George Fytas & E. W. Meijer

]]> Self-assembly of soft nanoparticles with tunable patchiness Thomas M. Hermans Maarten A. C. Broeren Nikos Gomopoulos Paul van der Schoot Marcel H. P. van Genderen Nico A. J. M. Sommerdijk George Fytas E. W. Meijer doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.232 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 721 (2009) 2009-08-30 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-08-30 10.1038/nnano.2009.232 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.232 4 11 Letter 721 726 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.232 Ultrahigh-density phase-change data storage without the use of heating http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/ph2lbH-Wd4Q/nnano.2009.260 A data-storage density of 1 Tb in−2 has been demonstrated in phase-change memory without the use of heating. Ultrahigh-density phase-change data storage without the use of heating

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 727 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.260

Authors: Ara Jo, Wonchul Joo, Won-Hyeog Jin, Hyojin Nam & Jin Kon Kim

]]> Ultrahigh-density phase-change data storage without the use of heating Ara Jo Wonchul Joo Won-Hyeog Jin Hyojin Nam Jin Kon Kim doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.260 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 727 (2009) 2009-09-13 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-09-13 10.1038/nnano.2009.260 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.260 4 11 Letter 727 731 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.260 Strain engineering and one-dimensional organization of metal–insulator domains in single-crystal vanadium dioxide beams http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/r9_PbMP_eSU/nnano.2009.266 Strain has been used to engineer the structure of metallic and insulating domains in vanadium dioxide, such that a Mott transition can take place at room temperature. Strain engineering and one-dimensional organization of metal–insulator domains in single-crystal vanadium dioxide beams

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 732 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.266

Authors: J. Cao, E. Ertekin, V. Srinivasan, W. Fan, S. Huang, H. Zheng, J. W. L. Yim, D. R. Khanal, D. F. Ogletree, J. C. Grossman & J. Wu

]]> Strain engineering and one-dimensional organization of metal–insulator domains in single-crystal vanadium dioxide beams J. Cao E. Ertekin V. Srinivasan W. Fan S. Huang H. Zheng J. W. L. Yim D. R. Khanal D. F. Ogletree J. C. Grossman J. Wu doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.266 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 732 (2009) 2009-09-13 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-09-13 10.1038/nnano.2009.266 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.266 4 11 Letter 732 737 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.266 Electrochromatic carbon nanotube/polydiacetylene nanocomposite fibres http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/Dt7neHYfkxA/nnano.2009.264 Nanocomposite fibres that display rapid and reversible changes of colour when an electric current is passed through them could have applications in sensing. Electrochromatic carbon nanotube/polydiacetylene nanocomposite fibres

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 738 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.264

Authors: Huisheng Peng, Xuemei Sun, Fangjing Cai, Xuli Chen, Yinchao Zhu, Guipan Liao, Daoyong Chen, Qingwen Li, Yunfeng Lu, Yuntian Zhu & Quanxi Jia

]]> Electrochromatic carbon nanotube/polydiacetylene nanocomposite fibres Huisheng Peng Xuemei Sun Fangjing Cai Xuli Chen Yinchao Zhu Guipan Liao Daoyong Chen Qingwen Li Yunfeng Lu Yuntian Zhu Quanxi Jia doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.264 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 738 (2009) 2009-09-13 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-09-13 10.1038/nnano.2009.264 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.264 4 11 Letter 738 741 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.264 Selective and sensitive detection of metal ions by plasmonic resonance energy transfer-based nanospectroscopy http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/WPxMvzIlSeE/nnano.2009.258 Metal-ion detection on the basis of plasmonic resonance energy transfer is proposed and demonstrated in a proof-of-concept experiment by detecting copper ions down to one nanomole with high selectively. Selective and sensitive detection of metal ions by plasmonic resonance energy transfer-based nanospectroscopy

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 742 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.258

Authors: Yeonho Choi, Younggeun Park, Taewook Kang & Luke P. Lee

]]> Selective and sensitive detection of metal ions by plasmonic resonance energy transfer-based nanospectroscopy Yeonho Choi Younggeun Park Taewook Kang Luke P. Lee doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.258 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 742 (2009) 2009-09-06 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-09-06 10.1038/nnano.2009.258 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.258 4 11 Letter 742 746 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.258 Inhaled carbon nanotubes reach the subpleural tissue in mice http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/ydcs8dcOy2I/nnano.2009.305 Multiwalled carbon nanotubes inhaled by mice reach the outer lining of the lungs and cause unique pathological changes. Inhaled carbon nanotubes reach the subpleural tissue in mice

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 747 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.305

Authors: Jessica P. Ryman-Rasmussen, Mark F. Cesta, Arnold R. Brody, Jeanette K. Shipley-Phillips, Jeffrey I. Everitt, Earl W. Tewksbury, Owen R. Moss, Brian A. Wong, Darol E. Dodd, Melvin E. Andersen & James C. Bonner

]]> Inhaled carbon nanotubes reach the subpleural tissue in mice Jessica P. Ryman-Rasmussen Mark F. Cesta Arnold R. Brody Jeanette K. Shipley-Phillips Jeffrey I. Everitt Earl W. Tewksbury Owen R. Moss Brian A. Wong Darol E. Dodd Melvin E. Andersen James C. Bonner doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.305 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 747 (2009) 2009-10-25 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-10-25 10.1038/nnano.2009.305 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.305 4 11 Letter 747 751 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.305 Anticipating the perceived risk of nanotechnologies http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/Z3gqTjbxGCE/nnano.2009.265 A meta-analysis of surveys of public attitudes to nanotechnology reveals that public perceptions are malleable, so new methods for understanding future responses need to be developed. Anticipating the perceived risk of nanotechnologies

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 752 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.265

Authors: Terre Satterfield, Milind Kandlikar, Christian E. H. Beaudrie, Joseph Conti & Barbara Herr Harthorn

]]> Anticipating the perceived risk of nanotechnologies Terre Satterfield Milind Kandlikar Christian E. H. Beaudrie Joseph Conti Barbara Herr Harthorn doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.265 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 752 (2009) 2009-09-20 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-09-20 10.1038/nnano.2009.265 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.265 4 11 Article 752 758 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.265 All-electric quantum point contact spin-polarizer http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/zIHNyOgkFWA/nnano.2009.240 Experimental evidence is presented showing that strong spin polarization in side-gated quantum point contacts can be achieved electrically, making these structures attractive for future spintronic applications. All-electric quantum point contact spin-polarizer

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 759 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.240

Authors: P. Debray, S. M. S. Rahman, J. Wan, R. S. Newrock, M. Cahay, A. T. Ngo, S. E. Ulloa, S. T. Herbert, M. Muhammad & M. Johnson

]]> All-electric quantum point contact spin-polarizer P. Debray S. M. S. Rahman J. Wan R. S. Newrock M. Cahay A. T. Ngo S. E. Ulloa S. T. Herbert M. Muhammad M. Johnson doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.240 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 759 (2009) 2009-09-06 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-09-06 10.1038/nnano.2009.240 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.240 4 11 Article 759 764 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.240 Translocation of double-stranded DNA through membrane-adapted phi29 motor protein nanopores http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/xPyWhZuDlTU/nnano.2009.259 Proteins isolated from a specific type of virus have channels that are wide enough to allow double-stranded DNA to pass through, offering a new conductive biological pore for various applications including DNA sequencing. Translocation of double-stranded DNA through membrane-adapted phi29 motor protein nanopores

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 765 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.259

Authors: David Wendell, Peng Jing, Jia Geng, Varuni Subramaniam, Tae Jin Lee, Carlo Montemagno & Peixuan Guo

]]> Translocation of double-stranded DNA through membrane-adapted phi29 motor protein nanopores David Wendell Peng Jing Jia Geng Varuni Subramaniam Tae Jin Lee Carlo Montemagno Peixuan Guo doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.259 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 765 (2009) 2009-09-27 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-09-27 10.1038/nnano.2009.259 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.259 4 11 Article 765 772 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.259 A route to brightly fluorescent carbon nanotubes for near-infrared imaging in mice http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nnano/rss/current/~3/US4udkPGgJo/nnano.2009.294 Single-walled carbon nanotubes can be modified into bright and biocompatible agents for high resolution whole-animal imaging at wavelengths in the 1100–1700 nm region. A route to brightly fluorescent carbon nanotubes for near-infrared imaging in mice

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 773 (2009). doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.294

Authors: Kevin Welsher, Zhuang Liu, Sarah P. Sherlock, Joshua Tucker Robinson, Zhuo Chen, Dan Daranciang & Hongjie Dai

]]> A route to brightly fluorescent carbon nanotubes for near-infrared imaging in mice Kevin Welsher Zhuang Liu Sarah P. Sherlock Joshua Tucker Robinson Zhuo Chen Dan Daranciang Hongjie Dai doi:10.1038/nnano.2009.294 Nature Nanotechnology 4, 773 (2009) 2009-10-11 Nature Nanotechnology 2009-10-11 10.1038/nnano.2009.294 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.294 4 11 Article 773 780 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.294