A guide to the latest in nanoscience and technology research from the team that brings you Materials Today.
April 2007
Cover story: Molecular devices and machines

The bottom-up design, construction, and operation of devices at the molecular scale is a fascinating challenge for nanotechnology. This issue’s cover story discusses the construction and operation of molecular machines made of interlocked molecular components.
Vincenzo Balzani, Alberto Credi, and Margherita Venturi
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Features
Constructing novel materials with DNA
The miniature scale, geometric properties, and molecular recognition capacity of DNA makes it an appealing candidate in the construction of novel materials.
Thom H. LaBean and Hanying Li
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DNA-based nanodevices
DNA plays an increasingly important role as a building block for nanoscale materials and devices. Possible applications of DNA-based devices include nanoscale motors and actuators, and novel biosensors.
Tim Liedl, Thomas L. Sobey, and Friedrich C. Simmel
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Functional devices from DNA and proteins
Natural proteins and synthetic nucleic acid building blocks can be combined to produce nanoscale functional devices.
Christof M. Niemeyer
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Comment
Taking on the critics
We shouldn’t avoid radical campaign groups hoping that they will go away. We should engage them in frank and honest debate.
Alexis Vlandas
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Insights into amyloid diseases
What insight can nanoscience provide into amyloid diseases such as Alzheimer’s, which are caused by nanowires of protein deposits?
Mark E. Welland
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Research news
Includes...
• Cool process produced nanowires in bulk
• Nanowires brush up well
• Real-time imaging captures sinking Au atoms
• Smart tailoring of nanocapsules
• Lenses look further afield
 
• Research news (pdf)
 

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