Quality problems in nanomaterials curb development
The problem is that it is difficult to analyse the crystal structure and there are no established standard methods for classifying the materials.
Mar 4th, 2019
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Light pulses provide a new route to enhance superconductivity
Scientists show that pulses of light could be used to turn Mott insulators beyond simple conductors to superconductors.
Mar 4th, 2019
Read moreInterdisciplinary collaboration yields hardest, thinnest coatings yet discovered
Researchers believe they have discovered the hardest, thinnest, most wear-resistant coatings yet - plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposited titanium and vanadium nitrides.
Mar 4th, 2019
Read moreWhat causes that peak? Answering a long-standing question for covalent liquids
Researchers show that the structure of a particular class of liquids and amorphous materials, known as tetrahedral glass formers, can be understood from experimental measurements.
Mar 1st, 2019
Read moreNanoparticles influence their liquid environment
Scientists have managed to precisely determine the interrelationships of magnetic nanoparticles with the liquid surrounding them, even down to the atomic level.
Mar 1st, 2019
Read moreLaying the foundations for an integrated approach to environmental nano-safety
The PANDORA project aims to merge immunology, environmental sciences and nanotoxicology into a broader approach to environmental nano-safety that will provide a deeper understanding of the subject, and to propose innovative tools and realistic solutions.
Mar 1st, 2019
Read moreScientists produce colorless reservoir of platinum metal-like single atoms in liquid
Supported single metal atoms have attracted broad interest for their demonstrated high efficiency in single metal catalysis. The preparation of such catalysts, however, remains challenging as the neutral metal atoms have a strong tendency to agglomerate to metal particles in typical preparations.
Mar 1st, 2019
Read moreOrganic electronics: A high-performance unipolar n-type thin-film transistor
This achievement heralds an exciting future for organic electronics, including the development of innovative flexible displays and wearable technologies.
Mar 1st, 2019
Read moreLayering titanium oxide's different mineral forms for better solar cells
Researchers layer two different mineral forms of titanium oxide to improve electron flow at the negative electrode for better metal halide perovskite-type solar cells.
Feb 28th, 2019
Read moreAn easier way to engineer plants
Researchers use nanoparticles to deliver genes into plant chloroplasts.
Feb 28th, 2019
Read moreNanotechnology makes it possible for mice to see in infrared
A single injection of nanoparticles in the eyes of mice bestowed infrared vision for up to 10 weeks with minimal side effects, allowing them to see infrared light even during the day and with enough specificity to distinguish between different shapes.
Feb 28th, 2019
Read moreHall effect becomes viscous in graphene
Scientists have discovered that electrons in graphene act like a very unique liquid.
Feb 28th, 2019
Read moreNew blueprint for understanding, predicting and optimizing complex nanoparticles
Guidelines have the potential to transform the fields of optoelectronics, bio-imaging and energy harvesting.
Feb 28th, 2019
Read moreHybrid material may outperform graphene in several applications
A structure comprising a molybdenum disulfide monolayer on an azobenzene substrate could be used to build a highly compactable and malleable quasi-two-dimensional transistor powered by light.
Feb 28th, 2019
Read moreZips on the nanoscale
Researchers have found a method of forming nanographenes on metal oxide surfaces.
Feb 28th, 2019
Read moreIn-depth insights into glass corrosion
Silicate glass has many applications, however, it has one disadvantage: it corrodes when it comes into contact with aqueous solutions. Scientists were able to observe in detail which processes take place.
Feb 28th, 2019
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