Nanoparticles improve smart-window energy efficiency
A new process synthesizes vanadium dioxide nanoparticles that makes manufacturing energy-efficient smart windows economical.
Sep 8th, 2018
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Nanoparticles form supercrystals under pressure
Investigations may lead to easier ways to synthesise nanoparticle supercrystals.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreGetting an up-close, 3D view of gold nanostars
Scientists can now measure 3-D structures of tiny particles with properties that hold promise for advanced sensors and diagnostics.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreArtificial synaptic device simulating the function of human brain
A research team has succeeded in developing an artificial synaptic device that mimics the function of the nerve cells (neurons) and synapses that are response for memory in human brains.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreBioadhesive, wirelessly-powered implant emitting light to kill cancer cells
Scientists develop a new device for metronomic photodynamic therapy to facilitate a minimally-invasive and effective cancer treatment in delicate organs.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreSingle molecule control for a millionth of a billionth of a second
Physicists have discovered how to manipulate and control individual molecules for a millionth of a billionth of a second, after being intrigued by some seemingly odd results.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreResearchers study bismuth films to develop electromagnetic radiation protection shields
Bismuth is a heavy metal with high density and big number of shell electrons. This makes it analogous to such widely used materials as lead. However, in the ratio of the protection efficiency to mass-size parameters bismuth is the best option.
Sep 7th, 2018
Read moreResearchers use silicon nanoparticles for enhancing solar cells efficiency
An international research group improved perovskite solar cells efficiency by using materials with better light absorption properties. For the first time, researchers used silicon nanoparticles.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreFirst ever large-scale 2D surface deposition of piezoelectric material
Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to 'print' large-scale sheets of two dimensional piezoelectric material, opening new opportunities for piezo-sensors and energy harvesting.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreCarbon nanotubes give two excitons for the price of one
Efficient generation of photon pairs from modified carbon nanotubes shows path to new types of light sources.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreTuning terahertz beams with nanoparticles
Scientists uncover a way to control terahertz radiation using tiny engineered particles in a magnetic field, potentially opening the doors for better medical and environmental sensors.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreNew electron glasses sharpen view of atomic-scale features
A new approach to atom probe tomography promises more precise and accurate measurements vital to semiconductors used in computers, lasers, detectors, and more.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreScaling up single-crystal graphene
New method can make films of atomically thin carbon that are over a foot long.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreNovel 3D nanoprinted polymer lenses for X-ray microscopes
Scientists have invented a new and cost-effective method for making X-ray lenses with nanometer-sized features and excellent focusing capabilities.
Sep 6th, 2018
Read moreWhy size matters for gold as a catalyst
Advanced microscopy study reveals insights into the catalytic activity of gold nanoparticles.
Sep 5th, 2018
Read moreHeat transfer surprise could lead to thermal transistors
As much as 100 times more heat than predicted by the standard radiation theory can flow between two nanoscale objects, even at bigger-than-nanoscale distances.
Sep 5th, 2018
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