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Science for the Summer 2019

Swarming Gold Nanoparticles
Chemotactic movement by a swarm of bacteria-mimicking nanoswimmers

Atomically Thin Metal Sulfides Synthesized
Colloidal synthesis of few-layer cobalt, zinc, cadmium, and lead sulfide

Understanding Phase Transitions in 2D Indium Selenide
Thermally driven β-to-β' phase transformation investigated

Efficient Fabrication of Aramid Nanofibers
Time-saving and high-efficiency strategies to prepare Kevlar and other aramid fibers with excellent performance

Ultrathin Nanoplates with High Photocatalytic Activity
Bismuth oxychloride nanoplates for the degradation of antibiotics and dyes

Rotating Flakes in Van-der-Waals Heterostructures
Molecular dynamics used to investigate the interlayer rotation in VdW structures

Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Promote Wound Healing
Rapid wound closing, nitric oxide release, and infection prevention

Elastic Conductors for Skin-Tight Wearable Electronics
Nanofiber-reinforced metal–elastomer composite electrodes

Studying Defects in Two-Dimensional Pd2Se3
In-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) used to determine defects and grain boundaries