In certain materials where the electrons are constrained in a quasi one-dimensional world, they appear to split into a magnet and an electrical charge, which can move freely and independently of each other. A longstanding question has been whether or not similar phenomenon can happen in more than one dimension. Researchers have uncovered new evidence showing that this can happen in quasi two-dimensional magnetic materials.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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Researchers have developed prototypes of nano-cellulose based filters with high purification capacity towards environmentally hazardous contaminants from industrial effluents eg. process industries.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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When it comes to engineering single-layer atomic structures, 'minding the gap' will help researchers create artificial electronic materials one atomic layer at a time, according to a team of materials scientists.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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MRI probe technology shows brain toxins in living animals for first time.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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Discovery holds potential for separations, sensors, batteries, biotech and more.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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Researchers have found that graphene could make using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to study materials in these environments much less expensive and complicated than the conventional approach.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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New understanding of how to halt photons could lead to miniature particle accelerators, improved data transmission.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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New research suggests that an ultra-thin layer of a metal and a semiconductor could be applied to essentially any rough or flexible material to produce a vividly colored coating. The technique, which exploits optical interference effects, could potentially be used on wearable fabrics or stretchable electronics.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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Researchers have opened the door to low-power off/on switches in micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and nanoelectronic devices, as well as ultrasensitive bio-sensors, with the first observation of piezoelectricity in a free standing two-dimensional semiconductor.
Dec 22nd, 2014
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Researchers have developed the first three-dimensional metamaterials by combining physico-chemical formulation and microfluidics technology. This is a new generation of soft metamaterials that are easier to shape.
Dec 22nd, 2014
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This work extends the research area of 2D materials from layered materials to nonlayered materials which will bring out intriguing electronic properties.
Dec 22nd, 2014
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Neuartige Nanopartikel-Katalysatoren k�nnten die Kosten f�r Brennstoffzellen dramatisch reduzieren. Ein von Berliner und J�licher Forschern entwickelter Katalysator kommt mit einem Zehntel der �blichen Platinmenge aus.
Dec 22nd, 2014
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Scientists characterized catalysts to determine ability to convert methane to more valuable fuels.
Dec 22nd, 2014
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A synthetic two-dimensional material known as CIS could be the basis for ultimately thin imaging devices and optical sensors.
Dec 19th, 2014
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The lithium-ion batteries that mobilize our electronic devices need to be improved if they are to power electric vehicles or store electrical energy for the grid. Researchers looking for a better understanding of liquid electrolyte may have found a pathway forward. They found surprising results in the first X-ray absorption spectroscopy study of a model lithium electrolyte.
Dec 19th, 2014
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Scientists have been able to make the first-ever nanowires from perovskite that could greatly improve the efficiency of solar cells.
Dec 19th, 2014
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