Scientists unlock the properties of new 2D material
The research succeeded in the first experimental realisation and structural investigation of single-layer vanadium disulphide.
Jul 25th, 2018
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Researchers use nanotechnology to improve the accuracy of measuring devices
Researchers have synthesized multi-layered nanowires in order to study their magnetoresistance properties. Improving this effect will allow scientists to increase the accuracy of indicators of various measuring instruments, such as compasses and radiation monitors.
Jul 24th, 2018
Read moreMade-to-measure silicon building blocks
Researchers describe a new way to produce long-awaited silicon building blocks in a simple and efficient way.
Jul 24th, 2018
Read moreImproving nanotube biosensors for implantable sensing
Scientists have developed new nanotube biosensors using synthetic biology, which improves their sensing capabilities in complex biofluids, such as blood and urine.
Jul 24th, 2018
Read moreLiquid microscopy technique reveals new problem with lithium-oxygen batteries
Using an advanced, new microscopy technique that can visualize chemical reactions occurring in liquid environments, researchers have discovered a new reason lithium-oxygen batteries tend to slow down and die after just a few charge/discharge cycles.
Jul 24th, 2018
Read moreGeneration of random numbers by measuring phase fluctuations from a laser diode with a silicon-on-in
Millimeter-scale chip uses less power to create quantum random numbers at high speeds.
Jul 24th, 2018
Read moreReal-time imaging of chemical processes
Scientists observe the real-time formation of hollow structures in the galvanic replacement reaction between silver and gold with nanometre resolution, gaining insights on the mechanisms behind the structural transformations.
Jul 24th, 2018
Read moreScientists develop new materials that move in response to light
Elastomeric composites can flex, grip, release, or rotate when exposed to lasers, diffuse light or sunlight.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreResearchers charge quest to end 'voltage fade'
Scientists designed a regime showing that heat treatments removed the defects in the bulk structure of Lithium-rich NMC materials and restored the battery output voltage.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreScientists introduce new way to mimic 'machine of machines' (w/video)
Researchers have introduced a new approach to assemble specially designed microscopic blocks into small gear-like machines.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreEngineers model a graphene-based artificial synapse after the human brain
A team of researchers have developed an 'artificial synapse' that does not process information like a digital computer but rather mimics the analog way the human brain completes tasks.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreCell-sized robots can sense their environment
Made of electronic circuits coupled to minute particles, the devices could flow through intestines or pipelines to detect problems.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreWriting the future of rewritable memory
Scientists have perfected a technique to exceed capacity of current hard drives 1000-fold.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreA new metamaterial for solar cells and nanooptics
Researchers have developed a metamaterial-dielectric that has unique characteristics and is easy to manufacture. This ease of access will allow researchers to use it to create the latest optical devices.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreNanocrystals emit light by efficiently 'tunneling' electrons
Using advanced fabrication techniques, engineers have built a nanosized device out of silver crystals that can generate light by efficiently 'tunneling' electrons through a tiny barrier.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Read moreAn overview of healthcare monitoring by flexible electronics
A new review articles discusses the recent advances in flexible and stretchable electronics that are currently used for electronic skins and biological devices in human healthcare.
Jul 23rd, 2018
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