2D material cannibalizes itself for atomic building blocks
Scientists induced a two-dimensional material to cannibalize itself for atomic 'building blocks' from which stable structures formed.
Aug 31st, 2018
Read moreScientists induced a two-dimensional material to cannibalize itself for atomic 'building blocks' from which stable structures formed.
Aug 31st, 2018
Read moreLayered crystals are used worldwide as a basis for exploring the nano-cosmos.
Aug 31st, 2018
Read moreMaterials scientists have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.
Aug 31st, 2018
Read moreA new reports provides an assessment of methods of sampling and characterizing engineered nanomaterials in the air and on surfaces in the workplace.
Aug 31st, 2018
Read moreResearchers have introduced a novel method that can solve issues associated with the thickness of the photoactive layers in organic solar cells.
Aug 30th, 2018
Read moreEngineers have united the principles of self-assembly and 3-D printing using a new technique.
Aug 30th, 2018
Read moreA team of semiconductor researchers has used a boron nitride separation layer to grow indium gallium nitride (InGaN) solar cells that were then lifted off their original sapphire substrate and placed onto a glass substrate.
Aug 30th, 2018
Read moreBy using nanosized charged polymer balls to attack tumors directly rather than carry drugs, researchers have found a way to overcome drug resistance.
Aug 30th, 2018
Read moreBetter understanding of the wetting characteristics of phosphorene could pave the way for new applications in biological engineering.
Aug 30th, 2018
Read moreResearchers have built a miniature laser in the form of a nanowire. It's the uniformity of the superlattice of the nanowire that makes this miniature laser exceptional.
Aug 29th, 2018
Read moreAt this recent meeting, environmental, health and workers protection authorities as well as industry, science and civil society organisations discussed current topics in the area of nano governance.
Aug 29th, 2018
Read moreThe exact cause of wear is still unclear. Scientists recently proved that the effect occurs at the first contact already and always takes place at the same point of the material. Their findings help develop optimized materials and reduce consumption of energy and raw materials.
Aug 29th, 2018
Read moreResearchers created a new type of light-emitting nanoparticle that is made of ternary non-toxic semiconductors to help create displays and LED lighting with better colors that are more environmentally friendly.
Aug 29th, 2018
Read moreAtomically thin crystals will play an ever greater role in future -- but how can their crystallisation process be controlled? A new method is now opening up new possibilities.
Aug 29th, 2018
Read moreThe RM 50-03 watch was made using a unique composite incorporating graphene to manufacture a strong but lightweight new case to house the watch mechanism which weighed just 40 grams in total, including the strap.
Aug 29th, 2018
Read moreResearchers stumble upon the lesson that typically stable gold nanoparticles can't always be trusted.
Aug 28th, 2018
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