An alliance between six organizations is setting a de facto standard for smell sensors employing a small, sensitive and versatile sensor element called the Membrane-type Surface stress Sensor (MSS).
Dec 6th, 2016
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New high-density data storage and spintronic devices could be achieved by reversibly controlling the electrical and magnetic properties of thin films.
Dec 6th, 2016
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Scientists have developed a method to apply wear-resistant coatings on metals by followed fusing them in substrates.
Dec 6th, 2016
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Researchers show dendrimers that mimic the electron valency of atoms can also mimic polymerisation yielding controlled one and two-dimensional arrays of nanocontainers.
Dec 6th, 2016
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Two new papers demonstrate novel responses to problems of performance and parasitic capacitances.
Dec 6th, 2016
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Researchers develop a simple processing technique that could cut the cost of organic photovoltaics and wearable electronics.
Dec 5th, 2016
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A technique for probing the surface of particles revealed how toxins move from the soil to groundwater.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Researchers demonstrate operation energy-savings in a low price silicon power transistor structure by scaling down in all three dimensions.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Strong signs of quantum spin liquid observed in YbMgGaO4 crystals by neutron scattering off ytterbium electrons.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Researchers have developed a microsupercapacitor that exploits three-dimensional porous electrodes. These micropower units are expected to enable a new generation of 'smart' products, such as self-powered sensors for wearables, security, structural health monitoring and internet-of-things applications.
Dec 5th, 2016
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The addition of a few nanometers of a thin layer of aluminum oxide protects a perovskite solar cell against humidity - still a major stumbling block to the commercial application of this new type of solar cell.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Using advanced X-ray spectroscopy of battery electrodes under operating conditions has provided new insight in the process responsible for capacity fading of Li-ion batteries.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Researchers found that in contact with monolayer graphene, friction is higher than in case of multi-layered graphene or graphite. Moreover, friction force increases for continued sliding.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Unique magnetic coupling found in vertically aligned nanocomposite films shrink devices and let them withstand higher temperatures.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Using DNA linkers to form cages for nanoparticles redefines the rules for assembling nanoparticles.
Dec 5th, 2016
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Self-healing diamond-like carbon coating could revolutionize lubrication.
Dec 5th, 2016
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