Slinky lookalike 'hyperlens' helps see tiny objects
The photonics advancement could improve early cancer detection, nanoelectronics manufacturing and scientists' ability to observe single molecules.
May 22nd, 2015
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Physicists develop efficient method of signal transmission from nanocomponents
Physicists have developed an innovative method that could enable the efficient use of nanocomponents in electronic circuits. To achieve this, they have developed a layout in which a nanocomponent is connected to two electrical conductors, which uncouple the electrical signal in a highly efficient manner.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreNanotechnology project on molecular machines receives its third round of funding
German Research Foundation provides millions of euros of funding for the development of new medicines and materials at Kiel university.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreNanocup with a pearl of gold
Double Janus nanoparticles are transformed into purely inorganic, cup-shaped dynamic inclusion bodies for colloid design.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreNanotherapy effective in mice with multiple myeloma
Researchers have designed a nanoparticle-based therapy that is effective in treating mice with multiple myeloma, a cancer of immune cells in the bone marrow.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreNew software allows simulation of molecular dynamics in large systems
Scientists have developed a software package called GENESIS (GENeralized Ensemble SImulation System) which is designed to perform molecular dynamics (MD) simulations for studying large biological systems containing 10 or even 100 million atoms.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreMission possible: This device will self-destruct when heated
Researchers have developed heat-triggered self-destructing electronic devices, a step toward greatly reducing electronic waste and boosting sustainability in device manufacturing. They also developed a radio-controlled trigger that could remotely activate self-destruction on demand.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreArtificial muscles get graphene boost
Researchers have developed an electrode consisting of a single-atom-thick layer of carbon to help make more durable artificial muscles.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreLarge-scale simulations of atom dynamics
Researchers develop a new method for simulating previously unstudied complex matter.
May 21st, 2015
Read moreWider channels for faster detoxification
Zirconium-based metal-organic framework rapidly and efficiently degrades nerve agents.
May 21st, 2015
Read moreHow to make continuous rolls of graphene
New manufacturing process could take exotic material out of the lab and into commercial products.
May 21st, 2015
Read moreSimulations predict 2D flat liquid
Computer simulations have predicted a new phase of matter: atomically thin two-dimensional liquid. This prediction pushes the boundaries of possible phases of materials further than ever before.
May 21st, 2015
Read moreTurn that defect upside down
Twin boundaries - which are small, symmetrical defects in materials - may present an opportunity to improve lithium-ion batteries. The twin boundary defects act as energy highways and could help get better performance out of the batteries.
May 21st, 2015
Read moreResearchers measure thermoelectric behavior by 'Tinkertoy' materials
Researchers have made the first measurements of thermoelectric behavior by a nanoporous metal-organic framework (MOF), a development that could lead to an entirely new class of materials for such applications as cooling computer chips and cameras and energy harvesting.
May 21st, 2015
Read moreDefects can 'Hulk-up' materials
Researchers demonstrated that by irradiating a thermoelectric semiconductor with high-energy alpha particles, they can control native defects in the crystal so that these defects actually enhance the performance of the thermoelectric material by a factor of up to ten.
May 21st, 2015
Read morePorous platinum superparticles make better catalysts
Scientists have developed a generalized strategy for the synthesis of mesoporous colloidal superparticles made of nanocrystals of platinum-group metals through self-limited growth of metal nanocrystals (or precursors) and silver halide in individual colloidal particles.
May 20th, 2015
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