Converting Wi-Fi signals to electricity with new 2-D materials
Device made from flexible, inexpensive materials could power large-area electronics, wearables, medical devices, and more.
Jan 28th, 2019
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Turning natural gas into carbon nanotubes cuts energy use, carbon dioxide emissions
Researchers have won a federal grant to develop a method to convert natural gas into carbon nanotubes for materials that can replace metals.
Jan 28th, 2019
Read moreInsulated molecular wires: the smallest electric power cord
A new supramolecular self-encapsulation strategy provides an effective route to construct stable light-emitting polymers for optoelectronic applications.
Jan 28th, 2019
Read morePutting that free energy around you to good use with minuscule energy harvesters
Scientists have developed a micro-electromechanical energy harvester that allows for more flexibility in design, which is crucial for future Internet-of-Things applications.
Jan 28th, 2019
Read moreUsing an atomic force microscope as a nanoscopic shovel
More than just a surface tool, atomic force microscopes (AFM) can also map material's depths.
Jan 27th, 2019
Read moreArtificial skin could give superhuman perception
A new type of sensor could lead to artificial skin that someday helps burn victims 'feel' and safeguards the rest of us.
Jan 27th, 2019
Read more'GO dough' makes graphene easy to shape and mold
New form of graphene oxide is fun to play with -- and solves manufacturing challenges.
Jan 25th, 2019
Read moreMaterials that open in the heat of the moment
Temperature control of pore sizes in nanomaterials could lead to improved gas separation and storage applications.
Jan 25th, 2019
Read moreHow the use of different forms of titanium oxide influences perovskite solar cell performance
Scientists report a systematic study on the effects that using different forms of titanium oxide in planar perovskite solar cells has on the performance of the devices.
Jan 25th, 2019
Read morePlatinum forms nano-bubbles
Technologically important noble metal oxidises more readily than expected.
Jan 25th, 2019
Read moreSelf-assembling nanomaterial gives pathway to extra environment friendly, reasonably priced harnessing of solar energy
New nanomaterials may present a pathway to extra environment friendly and probably reasonably priced harvesting of photo voltaic vitality.
Jan 25th, 2019
Read moreEngineers develop novel strategy for designing semiconductor nanoparticles for wide-ranging applications
MoS2 quantum dots synthesised with the new approach can potentially generate cancer-killing properties.
Jan 25th, 2019
Read more'Green' electronics made from nanocellulose
Nanocellulose offers renewable, biodegradable, strong and lightweight components for electronic products.
Jan 24th, 2019
Read moreEngineers eye static electricity to power our electronics
New research suggests that the cause for static electricity is tiny structural changes that occur at the surface of materials when they come into contact with each other. The finding could ultimately help technology companies create more sustainable and longer-lasting power sources for small electronic devices.
Jan 24th, 2019
Read moreUnlocking graphene's superconducting powers with a twist and a squeeze
Researchers have developed a new method to finely tune adjacent layers of graphene to induce superconductivity. Their research provides new insights into the physics underlying this two-dimensional material's intriguing characteristics.
Jan 24th, 2019
Read moreSemiconductors combine forces in photocatalysis
Active photocatalyst: 2D/2D heterojunction of black phosphorus and bismuth tungstate.
Jan 24th, 2019
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