Electron correlations in carbon nanostructures
Physicists elucidate the behaviour of electrons in graphene nanoribbons.
Dec 3rd, 2019
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Grain boundaries in graphene do not affect spin transport
Researchers have used numerical simulations to show that spin diffusion length is independent of grain size. The results have implications for the optimisation of graphene-based spintronic devices.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Read moreMagnetic nanoparticles for water purification
Scientists have introduced a new water purification method based on magnetic nanoparticles coated with a so-called 'ionic liquid' that simultaneously remove organic, inorganic, and microbial contaminants, as well as microplastics. The nanoparticles are then easily removed with magnets.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Read moreHiring antibodies as nanotechnology builders
Researchers recruit antibodies as molecular builders to assemble nanoscale structures made of synthetic DNA.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Read moreUsing electrospun fibers instead of chemotherapy to treat brain cancer
Using electrospun fibers, doctors and engineers can treat glioblastoma multiforme directly.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Read moreA close look at a sticky situation
New research finds missing link between soft surface adhesion and surface roughness.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Read moreSolar cell degradation: Daylight damage-saving time
A research team studies the process by which the performance of advanced solar cells degrades over time; this work may help promote the adoption of renewable energy produced by robust, high-efficiency organic photovoltaics.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Read moreControlling the optical properties of solids with acoustic waves
Physicists have found that large-amplitude acoustic waves, launched by ultrashort laser pulses, can dynamically manipulate the optical response of semiconductors.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Read moreSolving the thermoelectric 'trade-off' conundrum with metallic carbon nanotubes
Strategy to bypass trade-off between thermoelectric voltage and conductivity.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Read moreNanoscale exploration of the solid-liquid interface
How a liquid interacts with the surface of a solid is important in batteries and fuel cells, chemical production, corrosion phenomena, and many biological processes.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Read more2D materials boost carrier multiplication
Researchers discover a carrier multiplication process in 2D semiconductors that could increase the efficiency of future solar cells.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Read moreElectro-optical device provides solution to faster computing memories and processors
First-of-a-kind electro-optical device provides solution to faster and more energy efficient computing memories and processors.
Nov 29th, 2019
Read moreArmored with plastic 'hair' and silica, new perovskite nanocrystals show more durability
Researchers have demonstrated a novel approach aimed at addressing the material's durability problem: encasing the perovskite inside a double-layer protection system made from plastic and silica.
Nov 29th, 2019
Read moreResearchers find potential solution to overheating mobile phones
Researchers have developed a revolutionary way to encode computational information without using electrical current. As a global first, this could lead to faster technological devices that could efficiently use energy without overheating.
Nov 29th, 2019
Read moreThe coldest reaction
With ultracold chemistry, researchers get a first look at exactly what happens during a chemical reaction.
Nov 29th, 2019
Read moreToward more efficient computing, with magnetic waves
Circuit design offers a path to spintronic devices that use little electricity and generate practically no heat.
Nov 29th, 2019
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