Researchers present a one-step, alternative, rapid, and scalable spray-drying synthesis of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) nanocrystals coated with organic polymers with enhanced hydrolytic stabilities.
Feb 5th, 2015
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Discovery of Josephson Junctions generated in atomic-layered superconductors.
Feb 4th, 2015
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One of the latest advances in soft robotics is a flexible, microscopic hand-like gripper. The development could help doctors perform remotely guided surgical procedures or perform biopsies.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreNegative capacitance in ferroelectric materials had only been predicted theoretically until now.
Feb 4th, 2015
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'Super microscope' reveals unexpected variety of shapes.
Feb 4th, 2015
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Cesium addition leads to protective layer around the lithium-metal electrode for energy-dense battery.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreFor the first time, Johns Hopkins researchers used biodegradable nanoparticles to kill brain cancer cells in animals and lengthen their survival.
Feb 4th, 2015
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Metal-free catalysis generates brush-like polymer coatings that prevent build-up of toxic fouling films on medical devices.
Feb 4th, 2015
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Noble metal nanoparticles can be coated with silica by a simple, environmentally friendly process that does not employ alcohol.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have created the first transistors made of silicene, the world's thinnest silicon material. Their research holds the promise of building dramatically faster, smaller and more efficient computer chips.
Feb 4th, 2015
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Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a nano-sized optical antenna that can greatly enhance the spontaneous emission of light from atoms, molecules and semiconductor quantum dots. This advance opens the door to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that can replace lasers for short-range optical communications, including optical interconnects for microchips, plus a host of other potential applications.
Feb 3rd, 2015
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Small magnetic whirls may revolutionize future data storage and information processing if they can be moved rapidly and reliably in small structures. A team of scientists has now been able to investigate the dynamics of these whirls experimentally.
Feb 3rd, 2015
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The unique structure of the thin sheet of pure carbon was inspired by pentagonal tile pattern found in the streets of Cairo.
Feb 3rd, 2015
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Researchers create tri-layered artificial blood vessels for the first time.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read moreScientists working with Europe's Graphene Flagship provide a wide-ranging review of the potential for 2D crystals in energy conversion and storage.
Feb 3rd, 2015
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A breakthrough could lead to the more precise transfer of information in computer chips, as well as new types of optical materials for light emission and lasers.
Feb 2nd, 2015
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