Strong materials, such as concrete, are usually heavy, and lightweight materials, such as rubber (for latex gloves) and paper, are usually weak and susceptible to tearing and damage. Julia R. Greer, professor of materials science and mechanics at Caltech is helping to break that linkage.
Jan 22nd, 2015
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Spherical gold particles are able to 'drill' a nano-diameter tunnel in ceramic material when heated. This is an easy and attractive way to equip chips with nanopores for DNA analysis, for example.
Jan 22nd, 2015
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In Stuttgart werden extrem belastbare Faden-Kristalle im Vakuum hergestellt.
Jan 22nd, 2015
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The aim of new research on the development of 'liquid marbles', also known as dry water, is to better understand the behaviour of this compound, in order to make advances in the use of cheaper materials, such as polystyrene.
Jan 22nd, 2015
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A new study exploits near-field microscopy to image propagating plasmons in high-quality graphene encapsulated between two films of hexagonal boron nitride. It finds unprecedentedly low plasmon damping combined with strong field confinement and confirms the high uniformity of this plasmonic medium.
Jan 22nd, 2015
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Researchers have demonstrated a sophisticated encapsulation technique enabling highly reproducible operation of graphene devices in normal atmosphere for several months.
Jan 22nd, 2015
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Researchers used a simple, cost-effective and eco-friendly method to produce a sensor based on graphene oxide nano-sheets with high sensitivity and simultaneously measure useful components of tea.
Jan 22nd, 2015
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Single-molecule experiments reveal surprising differences amongst the 'molecular cousins' DNA and RNA when stretched and twisted.
Jan 21st, 2015
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A Virginia Commonwealth University professor has received a five-year, $505,000 award from the National Science Foundation to make lithium-ion batteries - which power electric vehicles and portable electronic devices - far more efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Jan 21st, 2015
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Research by scientists attached to the EC's Graphene Flagship has revealed a superfluid phase in ultra-low temperature 2D materials, creating the potential for electronic devices which dissipate very little energy.
Jan 21st, 2015
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Scientists prepared a nacre-inspired nanocomposite that combines exceptional mechanical properties with glass-like transparency and a high gas- and fire-barrier.
Jan 21st, 2015
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In a novel twist in cybersecurity, scientists have developed a self-cleaning, self-powered smart keyboard that can identify computer users by the way they type.
Jan 21st, 2015
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Researchers found that silver provides a much better electrical contact to MoS2 than the widely used titanium, with the silver-contact devices having 60 times higher current when the device is in the 'on' state. These results are another step towards the advanced manufacture of high-value products based on 2D materials.
Jan 21st, 2015
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Researchers describe an efficient manganese catalyst capable of converting light to chemical energy.
Jan 21st, 2015
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A new mass production method based on printing technologies allows the manufacturing of decorative, organic solar panels. Design freedom improves the range of applications of the panels on the surfaces of interior and exterior building spaces.
Jan 21st, 2015
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A new method enables electroluminescence on large, curved surfaces in a cost-effective way: in this case, the light-emitting layer and all other components are produced by means of wet-chemical, printable methods.
Jan 21st, 2015
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