Less is more to produce top-notch 2D materials
A simple technique for mass producing ultrathin, high-quality molybdenum trioxide nanosheets could lead to next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices.
Nov 16th, 2017
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Ceria nanoparticles: It is the surface that matters
Scientists have studied ceria nanoparticles with the help of probe molecules and a complex ultrahigh vacuum-infrared measurement system and obtained partly surprising new insights into their surface structure and chemical activity.
Nov 16th, 2017
Read moreKevlar-based artificial cartilage mimics the magic of the real thing
The new Kevlar-based hydrogel recreates the magic of cartilage by combining a network of tough nanofibers from Kevlar with a material commonly used in hydrogel cartilage replacements, called polyvinyl alcohol.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreThree-dimensional nanomagnets for the computer of tomorrow
Researchers have created a nanoscale magnetic circuit capable of moving information along the three dimensions of space. This breakthrough could lead to an important increase in storage and processing capacities of electronic devices over those used today.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read morePrecisely tuning carbon dots
Physicists demonstrate in a new study that the optical and photocatalytic properties of so-called carbon dots can be precisely tuned by controlling the positions of nitrogen atoms introduced into their structure.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreUnplugging the cellulose biofuel bottleneck
Molecular-level understanding of cellulose structure reveals why it resists degradation and could lead to cost-effective biofuels.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreSimple is beautiful in quantum computing
Defect spins in diamond were controlled with a simpler, geometric method, leading to faster computing.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreStretching to perfection of 2D semiconductors
Scientists use heat and mismatched surfaces to stretch films that can potentially improve device efficiencies.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreCombining nanofluidics and machine learning to diagnose cancer
Researchers have developed an approach for exosome isolation, wherein millions of nanofluidic exosome sorting components are incorporated onto a single chip and work in parallel to isolate exosomes from clinical samples.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreMultifunctional fluorescent nanoparticles for cancer surgery show promise
Glowing cells heat up to eliminate tumor.
Nov 15th, 2017
Read moreTwisting molecule wrings more power from solar cells
Readily rotating molecules let electrons last, resulting in higher solar cell efficiency.
Nov 14th, 2017
Read moreElectron backscatter diffraction yields microstructure insights
Soft magnetic materials are required for electrical motors, and their magnetic properties depend on their composition and structure. This methodology examines both.
Nov 14th, 2017
Read moreAn acoustic cage for electrons
International team of scientist develops new concept for trapping and manipulating electrons with sound waves.
Nov 14th, 2017
Read moreButterfly-inspired photovoltaics enhances light absorption by up to 200 percent
The wings of the butterfly Pachliopta aristolochiae are drilled by nanostructures (nanoholes) that help absorbing light over a wide spectrum far better than smooth surfaces. Researchers have now succeeded in transferring these nanostructures to solar cells.
Nov 14th, 2017
Read moreEssential quantum computer component downsized by two orders of magnitude
Researchers have built compact photon directional devices. Their micrometer-scale, nonmagnetic devices route microwave photons and can shield qubits from harmful noise.
Nov 14th, 2017
Read moreNano-targeting treatment for prostate cancer
Novel delivery system targets cancerous bone lesions.
Nov 14th, 2017
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