Researchers have developed a double-layered nanowire, consisting of a germanium core and a silicon shell, which is a promising material for high-speed transistor channels.
Jan 13th, 2016
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An international group of researchers shed light on oxygen's role in enhancing red LEDs and reported that the quantity and location of oxygen in gallium nitride (GaN) can be fine-tuned to improve the optical performance of europium-doped GaN devices.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Scientists have developed a new approach in enhancing catalytic performance. They report functionalised, self-assembled nanospheres that enable highly efficient catalytic conversion by acting as 'nanocentrators'.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Researchers have conducted the first ever trials of smart pills that can measure intestinal gases inside the body, with surprising results revealing some unexpected ways that fibre affects the gut.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Combining the properties of liquid crystals and hydrogels in just the right proportions creates the potential for new materials that have the same mechanical properties as soft tissues in the body.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Researchers have developed a speedy, controllable way to get two or more ingredients into the same tiny capsule and only have them mix when triggered by a signal like vibrations or heat.
Jan 12th, 2016
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A technique that combines the ultrasensitivity of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) with a slippery surface will make it feasible to detect single molecules of a number of chemical and biological species from gaseous, liquid or solid samples. This combination of slippery surface and laser-based spectroscopy will open new applications in analytical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, environmental monitoring and national security.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Scientists invent an adaptive material that heals itself and bounces back from extraordinary compression. The material may be useful for tissue engineering or lightweight structural applications.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Surprising result could pave way to cheaper, higher capacity batteries.
Jan 11th, 2016
Read moreDNA has been used as a 'molecular building block' to construct synthetic bio-inspired pores which will improve the way drugs are delivered and help advance the field of synthetic biology.
Jan 11th, 2016
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Researchers combine the warm look of traditional light bulbs with 21st-century energy efficiency.
Jan 11th, 2016
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Specially designed junction between two electrically insulating oxides yields a densely packed sheet of electrons.
Jan 11th, 2016
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Researchers find that controlling surface chemistry is important to developing high-energy lithium-ion batteries.
Jan 11th, 2016
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A two-stage power management and storage system could dramatically improve the efficiency of triboelectric generators that harvest energy from irregular human motion such as walking, running or finger tapping.
Jan 11th, 2016
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Scientists created a nanoscale device that may facilitate the design of future computers, for example.
Jan 11th, 2016
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Controlling surface chemistry could lead to higher-capacity, faster-charging batteries for electronics, vehicles, and energy-storage applications.
Jan 11th, 2016
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