Featured research in nanotechnology

NEW Switchable adhesion glue that can be switched on or off depending upon acidity.
Preparing nanotubes and nanofibres using molten salts to remove impurities from carbon nanotubes and deposit carbide nanofibres.
Targeted drug release smart polymers that chaperone protein based drugs safely into the cell.
Monopoles in magnetic ice - how magnetic force microscopy has been used to map out energy states, which include magnetic monopoles, in a 2D array of nanoscopic magnets.
Quantum cascade lasers - how nanotechnology improves the performance of semiconductor lasers.
Peptide nano-structures - scientists at Leeds have been synthesising simple proteins that self assemble into nano-scale structures, these are being developed into nanotechnology and nano-medicinal products.
Biosensors - impedance/insulating film based biosensors allow us to develop specific sensors for a wide range of important biomolecules.
Hot chips - electrothermal Monte Carlo modelling allows us to predict hot spots in integrated circuits.
Organic nano-scale light emitting diodes - practical light emitting devices at this scale are exciting because they offer a possible means for preparing ideal 'quantum dots' - isolated light emitting molecules.
Self motile colloidal particles - moving through a liquid that is as viscous as treacle, and is continually pushing you about is difficult. This research examines a novel means of 'rocket propulsion' for colloidal particles.

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