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EXPLORE THE JOURNAL NOW                 Physical Sciences               Tensile properties of millimeter-long multi-walled carbon nanotubesTensile properties of millimeter-long multi-walled carbon nanotubes ▶     Hyung-ick Kim, Mei Wang, Stephanie K. Lee et al.             Fluorescent organic single crystals with elastic bending flexibility: 1,4-bis(thien-2-yl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene derivativesFluorescent organic single crystals with elastic bending flexibility: 1,4-bis(thien-2-yl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene derivatives ▶     Shotaro Hayashi, Atsushi Asano, Natsumi Kamiya et al.             Probing charge transfer between molecular semiconductors and grapheneProbing charge transfer between molecular semiconductors and graphene ▶     Aleksandar Matković, Markus Kratzer, Benjamin Kaufmann et al.             Multipole Modes Excitation of uncoupled dark Plasmons Resonators based on Frequency Selective Surface at X-band Frequency RegimeMultipole Modes Excitation of uncoupled dark Plasmons Resonators based on Frequency Selective Surface at X-band Frequency Regime ▶     Yu Lan, Yuehang Xu, Yonghao Jia et al.             Superior Electronic Structure in Two-Dimensional MnPSe 3 /MoS2 van der Waals HeterostructuresSuperior Electronic Structure in Two-Dimensional MnPSe 3 /MoS2 van der Waals Heterostructures ▶     Qi Pei, Yan Song, Xiaocha Wang et al.             Influence of synthesis parameters on CCVD growth of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes over aluminum substrateInfluence of synthesis parameters on CCVD growth of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes over aluminum substrate ▶     Anna Szabó, Egon Kecsenovity, Zsuzsanna Pápa et al.             A robust superhydrophobic TiO2 NPs coated cellulose sponge for highly efficient oil-water separationA robust superhydrophobic TiO2 NPs coated cellulose sponge for highly efficient oil-water separation ▶     Hui Zhang, Yuqi Li, Zexiang Lu et al.             Dielectric collapse at the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 (001) heterointerface under applied electric fieldDielectric collapse at the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 (001) heterointerface under applied electric field ▶     M. Minohara, Y. Hikita, C. Bell et al.             Simultaneous emission of Gaussian-like and parabolic-like pulse waveforms in an erbium-doped dual-wavelength fiber laserSimultaneous emission of Gaussian-like and parabolic-like pulse waveforms in an erbium-doped dual-wavelength fiber laser ▶     Xing Li, Shenggan Dai, Weiwen Zou et al.             3D Printing of Polymer-Bonded Rare-Earth Magnets With a Variable Magnetic Compound Fraction for a Predefined Stray Field3D Printing of Polymer-Bonded Rare-Earth Magnets With a Variable Magnetic Compound Fraction for a Predefined Stray Field ▶     Christian Huber, Claas Abert, Florian Bruckner et al.             Time-of-Flight Three Dimensional Neutron Diffraction in Transmission Mode for Mapping Crystal Grain StructuresTime-of-Flight Three Dimensional Neutron Diffraction in Transmission Mode for Mapping Crystal Grain Structures ▶     Alberto Cereser, Markus Strobl, Stephen A. Hall et al.             Ultracompact bottom-up photonic crystal lasers on silicon-on-insulatorUltracompact bottom-up photonic crystal lasers on silicon-on-insulator ▶     Wook-Jae Lee, Hyunseok Kim, Jong-Bum You et al.             Phase Behavior and Thermodynamic Model Parameters in Simulations of Extractive Distillation for Azeotrope SeparationPhase Behavior and Thermodynamic Model Parameters in Simulations of Extractive Distillation for Azeotrope Separation ▶     Min Li, Xicai Xu, Xin Li et al.             In vitro blood cell viability profiling of polymers used in molecular assemblyIn vitro blood cell viability profiling of polymers used in molecular assembly ▶     Hyejoong Jeong, Jangsun Hwang, Hwankyu Lee et al.             Drastic Improvement in Adhesion Property of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) via Heat-Assisted Plasma Treatment Using a HeaterDrastic Improvement in Adhesion Property of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) via Heat-Assisted Plasma Treatment Using a Heater ▶     Yuji Ohkubo, Kento Ishihara, Masafumi Shibahara et al.             Fe-based hybrid electrocatalysts for nonaqueous lithium-oxygen batteriesFe-based hybrid electrocatalysts for nonaqueous lithium-oxygen batteries ▶     Seun Lee, Gwang-Hee Lee, Hack Jun Lee et al.             Dimerization in tailoring uptake efficacy of the HSV-1 derived membranotropic peptide gH625Dimerization in tailoring uptake efficacy of the HSV-1 derived membranotropic peptide gH625 ▶     Annarita Falanga, Salvatore Valiante, Emilia Galdiero et al.             Solvent Assisted Tuning of Morphology of a Peptide-Perylenediimide Conjugate: Helical Fibers to Nano-Rings and their Differential SemiconductivitySolvent Assisted Tuning of Morphology of a Peptide-Perylenediimide Conjugate: Helical Fibers to Nano-Rings and their Differential Semiconductivity ▶     Sahnawaz Ahmed, Bapan Pramanik, K. N. Amba Sankar et al.             Toroidal response in all-dielectric metamaterials based on waterToroidal response in all-dielectric metamaterials based on water ▶     Ivan V. StenishchevAlexey A. Basharin             Structure and magnetic properties of icosahedral PdxAg13−x (x=0–13) clustersStructure and magnetic properties of icosahedral PdxAg13−x (x=0–13) clusters ▶     Bai Fan, Gui-Xian Ge, Cheng-Huan Jiang et al.             Spatially resolved investigation of all optical magnetization switching in TbFe alloysSpatially resolved investigation of all optical magnetization switching in TbFe alloys ▶     Ashima Arora, Mohamad-Assaad Mawass, Oliver Sandig et al.             Probing the Hydrogen Enhanced Near-Field Emission of ITO without a Vacuum-GapProbing the Hydrogen Enhanced Near-Field Emission of ITO without a Vacuum-Gap ▶     Jacob L. PooleYang YuPaul R. Ohodnicki             Copper Induced Conformational Changes of Tripeptide Monolayer Based Impedimetric BiosensorCopper Induced Conformational Changes of Tripeptide Monolayer Based Impedimetric Biosensor ▶     Evgeniy Mervinetsky, Israel Alshanski, Yonatan Hamo et al.             Exciton-polariton Josephson junctions at finite temperaturesExciton-polariton Josephson junctions at finite temperatures ▶     M. E. Lebedev, D. A. Dolinina, Kuo-Bin Hong et al.             Improved Self-cleaning Properties of an Efficient and Easy to Scale up TiO2 Thin Films Prepared by Adsorptive Self-AssemblyImproved Self-cleaning Properties of an Efficient and Easy to Scale up TiO2 Thin Films Prepared by Adsorptive Self-Assembly ▶     Rima J. Isaifan, Ayman Samara, Wafa Suwaileh et al.             Strong electric wave response derived from the hybrid of lotus roots-like composites with tunable permittivityStrong electric wave response derived from the hybrid of lotus roots-like composites with tunable permittivity ▶     Xiaohui Liang, Bin Quan, Jiabin Chen et al.             Defect generation in Pd layers by ‘smart’ films with high H-affinityDefect generation in Pd layers by ‘smart’ films with high H-affinity ▶     Vladimir Burlaka, Vladimir Roddatis, Marian David Bongers et al.             Universal linear-temperature resistivity: possible quantum diffusion transport in strongly correlated superconductorsUniversal linear-temperature resistivity: possible quantum diffusion transport in strongly correlated superconductors ▶     Tao Hu, Yinshang Liu, Hong Xiao et al.             Chemometric analysis of cow dung ash as an adsorbent for purifying biodiesel from waste cooking oilChemometric analysis of cow dung ash as an adsorbent for purifying biodiesel from waste cooking oil ▶     A. AvinashA. Murugesan             Size effects of lamellar twins on the strength and deformation mechanisms of nanocrystalline hcp cobaltSize effects of lamellar twins on the strength and deformation mechanisms of nanocrystalline hcp cobalt ▶     Wen Wang, Fuping Yuan, Ping Jiang et al.             The water kinetics of superabsorbent polymers during cement hydration and internal curing visualized and studied by NMRThe water kinetics of superabsorbent polymers during cement hydration and internal curing visualized and studied by NMR ▶     D. SnoeckL. PelN. De Belie             Routes to probe Bismuth induced strong-coupling superconductivity in bimetallic BiIn alloysRoutes to probe Bismuth induced strong-coupling superconductivity in bimetallic BiIn alloys ▶     Ashish Chhaganlal GandhiSheng Yun Wu             Giant magnetoresistance in lateral metallic nanostructures for spintronic applicationsGiant magnetoresistance in lateral metallic nanostructures for spintronic applications ▶     G. Zahnd, L. Vila, V. T. Pham et al.             Effects of surface defects on the mechanical properties of ZnO nanowiresEffects of surface defects on the mechanical properties of ZnO nanowires ▶     Aditi Roy, James Mead, Shiliang Wang et al.             Highly hard yet toughened bcc-W coating by doping unexpectedly low B contentHighly hard yet toughened bcc-W coating by doping unexpectedly low B content ▶     Lina Yang, Kan Zhang, Mao Wen et al.             Microstructure-based constitutive model of coronary artery with active smooth muscle contractionMicrostructure-based constitutive model of coronary artery with active smooth muscle contraction ▶     H. ChenG. S. Kassab             Melittin-induced alterations in morphology and deformability of human red blood cells using quantitative phase imaging techniquesMelittin-induced alterations in morphology and deformability of human red blood cells using quantitative phase imaging techniques ▶     Joonseok Hur, Kyoohyun Kim, SangYun Lee et al.             Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors with Ultrafast Laser Enhanced Rayleigh Backscattering Profiles for Real-Time Monitoring of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell OperationsDistributed Optical Fiber Sensors with Ultrafast Laser Enhanced Rayleigh Backscattering Profiles for Real-Time Monitoring of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Operations ▶     Aidong Yan, Sheng Huang, Shuo Li et al.             Formation of a-plane facets in three-dimensional hexagonal GaN structures for photonic devicesFormation of a-plane facets in three-dimensional hexagonal GaN structures for photonic devices ▶     Seung-Hyuk Lim, Young Chul Sim, Yang-Seok Yoo et al.             Electrical performance of lightweight CNT-Cu composite wires impacted by surface and internal Cu spatial distributionElectrical performance of lightweight CNT-Cu composite wires impacted by surface and internal Cu spatial distribution ▶     Rajyashree Sundaram, Takeo Yamada, Kenji Hata et al.             Yttrium Copper Titanate as a Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Fuel Cells, Synthesized via Ultrafast Automatic Flame TechniqueYttrium Copper Titanate as a Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Fuel Cells, Synthesized via Ultrafast Automatic Flame Technique ▶     Laxman Singh, Uday Pratap Azad, Satendra Pal Singh et al.             A comparative study of the mechanical and thermal properties of defective ZrC, TiC and SiCA comparative study of the mechanical and thermal properties of defective ZrC, TiC and SiC ▶     M. Jiang, J. W. Zheng, H. Y. Xiao et al.             Cesium ion detection by terahertz lightCesium ion detection by terahertz light ▶     Shin-ichi Ohkoshi, Marie Yoshikiyo, Asuka Namai et al.             Self-propelled ion gel at air-water interfaceSelf-propelled ion gel at air-water interface ▶     Kazuaki FurukawaTetsuhiko TeshimaYuko Ueno             On the use of atomistic simulations to aid bulk metallic glasses structural elucidation with solid-state NMROn the use of atomistic simulations to aid bulk metallic glasses structural elucidation with solid-state NMR ▶     Ary R. FerreiraJosé P. Rino             A Strategy for Nonmigrating Highly Plasticized PVCA Strategy for Nonmigrating Highly Plasticized PVC ▶     Jun YuanBin Cheng             Tuning Metamaterials by using Amorphous Magnetic MicrowiresTuning Metamaterials by using Amorphous Magnetic Microwires ▶     V. Lopez-Dominguez, M. A. Garcia, P. Marin et al.             Solving the inverse problem for coarse-mode aerosol particle morphology with digital holographySolving the inverse problem for coarse-mode aerosol particle morphology with digital holography ▶     Matthew J. Berg, Yuli W. Heinson, Osku Kemppinen et al.             Evaluation of the concentration of point defects in GaNEvaluation of the concentration of point defects in GaN ▶     M. A. Reshchikov, A. Usikov, H. Helava et al.             Maximum Power Point Tracking for Cascaded PV-Converter Modules Using Two-Stage Particle Swarm OptimizationMaximum Power Point Tracking for Cascaded PV-Converter Modules Using Two-Stage Particle Swarm Optimization ▶     Mingxuan Mao, Qichang Duan, Li Zhang et al.             Habituation/Fatigue behavior of a synapse memristor based on IGZO–HfO2 thin filmHabituation/Fatigue behavior of a synapse memristor based on IGZO–HfO2 thin film ▶     Ran Jiang, Pengfei Ma, Zuyin Han et al.             Frequency, moisture content, and temperature dependent dielectric properties of potato starch related to drying with radio-frequency/microwave energyFrequency, moisture content, and temperature dependent dielectric properties of potato starch related to drying with radio-frequency/microwave energy ▶     Zhuozhuo ZhuWenchuan Guo             Large Thermal Motion in Halide PerovskitesLarge Thermal Motion in Halide Perovskites ▶     T. A. Tyson, W. Gao, Y.-S. Chen et al.             Analysis and evaluation of the entropy indices of a static network structureAnalysis and evaluation of the entropy indices of a static network structure ▶     Meng CaiYing CuiH. Eugene Stanley             Analysis on the Composition/structure and Lacquering Techniques of the Coffin of Emperor Qianlong Excavated from the Eastern Imperial TombsAnalysis on the Composition/structure and Lacquering Techniques of the Coffin of Emperor Qianlong Excavated from the Eastern Imperial Tombs ▶     Xinying Hao, Hao Wu, Yang Zhao et al.             Compact flexible multi-pass rotary delay line using spinning micro-machined mirrorsCompact flexible multi-pass rotary delay line using spinning micro-machined mirrors ▶     Roland Fleddermann, Woei Ming Lee, Keshu Huang et al.             Morphology control of exciton fine structure in polar and nonpolar zinc sulfide nanorodsMorphology control of exciton fine structure in polar and nonpolar zinc sulfide nanorods ▶     Sotirios Baskoutas, Zaiping Zeng, Christos S. Garoufalis et al.             Quantum illumination reveals phase-shift inducing cloakingQuantum illumination reveals phase-shift inducing cloaking ▶     U. Las Heras, R. Di Candia, K. G. Fedorov et al.             Intrinsic Resistance Switching in Amorphous Silicon Suboxides: The Role of Columnar MicrostructureIntrinsic Resistance Switching in Amorphous Silicon Suboxides: The Role of Columnar Microstructure ▶     M. S. Munde, A. Mehonic, W. H. Ng et al.             Coherent Raman Imaging of Live Muscle Sarcomeres Assisted by SFG MicroscopyCoherent Raman Imaging of Live Muscle Sarcomeres Assisted by SFG Microscopy ▶     Hyunmin Kim, Do-Young Kim, Kyung-Il Joo et al.             Duality and quantum state engineering in cavity arraysDuality and quantum state engineering in cavity arrays ▶     Nilakantha MeherS. SivakumarPrasanta K. Panigrahi             Deep-ultraviolet second-harmonic generation by combined degenerate four-wave mixing and surface nonlinearity polarization in photonic crystal fiberDeep-ultraviolet second-harmonic generation by combined degenerate four-wave mixing and surface nonlinearity polarization in photonic crystal fiber ▶     Jinhui Yuan, Zhe Kang, Feng Li et al.             Light-Triggered Soft Artificial Muscles: Molecular-Level Amplification of Actuation Control SignalsLight-Triggered Soft Artificial Muscles: Molecular-Level Amplification of Actuation Control Signals ▶     Michael P. M. Dicker, Anna B. Baker, Robert J. Iredale et al.             Biodegradable elastic nanofibrous platforms with integrated flexible heaters for on-demand drug deliveryBiodegradable elastic nanofibrous platforms with integrated flexible heaters for on-demand drug delivery ▶     Ali Tamayol, Alireza Hassani Najafabadi, Pooria Mostafalu et al.             Maximum entropy models capture melodic stylesMaximum entropy models capture melodic styles ▶     Jason Sakellariou, Francesca Tria, Vittorio Loreto et al.             In vivo photothermal optical coherence tomography of endogenous and exogenous contrast agents in the eyeIn vivo photothermal optical coherence tomography of endogenous and exogenous contrast agents in the eye ▶     Maryse Lapierre-Landry, Andrew Y. Gordon, John S. Penn et al.             Ranking of Nodal Infection Probability in Susceptible-Infected-Susceptible EpidemicRanking of Nodal Infection Probability in Susceptible-Infected-Susceptible Epidemic ▶     Bo Qu, Cong Li, Piet Van Mieghem et al.             Clinical evaluation of whole blood prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) using a Laser Speckle Rheology sensorClinical evaluation of whole blood prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) using a Laser Speckle Rheology sensor ▶     Markandey M. Tripathi, Satoru Egawa, Alexandra G. Wirth et al.             Nanodiamond arrays on glass for quantification and fluorescence characterisationNanodiamond arrays on glass for quantification and fluorescence characterisation ▶     Ashleigh H. HeffernanAndrew D. GreentreeBrant C. Gibson             Mapping of electromagnetic waves generated by free-running self-oscillating devicesMapping of electromagnetic waves generated by free-running self-oscillating devices ▶     Shintaro Hisatake, Hikaru Nakajima, Hai Huy Nguyen Pham et al.             Evolution of regular geometrical shapes in fiber lumensEvolution of regular geometrical shapes in fiber lumens ▶     Ngoc Lieu LeDooli KimSuzana P. Nunes             Dynamic reverse phase transformation induced high-strain-rate superplasticity in low carbon low alloy steels with commercial potentialDynamic reverse phase transformation induced high-strain-rate superplasticity in low carbon low alloy steels with commercial potential ▶     Wenquan Cao, Chongxiang Huang, Chang Wang et al.             Nanoscale spectrum analyzer based on spin-wave interferenceNanoscale spectrum analyzer based on spin-wave interference ▶     Ádám Papp, Wolfgang Porod, Árpád I. Csurgay et al.             Effect of Crystal Orientation on Femtosecond Laser-Induced Thermomechanical Responses and Spallation Behaviors of Copper FilmsEffect of Crystal Orientation on Femtosecond Laser-Induced Thermomechanical Responses and Spallation Behaviors of Copper Films ▶     Qi-lin XiongZhenhuan LiTakayuki Kitamura             Hypoxia imaging in cells and tumor tissues using a highly selective fluorescent nitroreductase probeHypoxia imaging in cells and tumor tissues using a highly selective fluorescent nitroreductase probe ▶     Dan Yang, Hang Yu Tian, Tie Nan Zang et al.             Topological superconductors from one-dimensional periodically modulated Majorana chainsTopological superconductors from one-dimensional periodically modulated Majorana chains ▶     Yang Lin, Weichang Hao, Mei Wang et al.                 • Careers & Jobs           naturejobs.com Science jobs of the week       Research Fellow     Queen's University Belfast            Lecturer in Biological / Biomedical Science     University of Otago            Tenure-Track Faculty Position     McGill University            Biological Sciences Positions     University of Massachusetts            Post-Doc or Research Associate     University of Toronto            Postdoctoral Research Scientist     Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute            EDGE Fellowships     EDGE            Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry & Molecular)     University of Canterbury            Postdoctoral 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