New research provides researchers with a new, simpler method to measure nanomaterials' resistance to bending and stretching, and opens new possibilities for creating nano-sized objects and machines by controlling and tailoring that resistance.
Oct 9th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a method for measuring soft, structured surfaces using optical forces.
Oct 9th, 2015
Read moreThe tiny transistor is the heart of the electronics revolution, and materials scientist have just discovered a way to give the workhorse transistor a big boost, using a new technique to incorporate vanadium oxide, one of a family of materials called functional oxides, into the device.
Oct 9th, 2015
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Researchers have succeeded in building protein gates for artificial nano-vesicles that become transparent only under specific conditions. The gate responds to certain pH values, triggering a reaction and releasing active agents at the desired location.
Oct 9th, 2015
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Lasers with a wavelength of two microns could move the boundaries of surgery and molecule detection. Researchers have managed to generate such lasers using a simple and inexpensive method.
Oct 9th, 2015
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A method for controlling magnetic skyrmions through applying a strain to a material has been demonstrated by researchers. Such skyrmions are potentially useful for low-power magnetic memories.
Oct 9th, 2015
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A technique for investigating the magnetic properties of electrons in quantum point contacts leads to a better understanding of these quantum devices.
Oct 9th, 2015
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Catalyst design plays a key role in improving these processes. An international team of scientists has now developed a concept that elegantly correlates geometric and adsorption properties. They validated their approach by designing a new platinum-based catalyst for fuel cell applications.
Oct 8th, 2015
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Researchers have conducted a systematic mechanistic study of the origin of the titanium-induced enhanced photoactivity in Hematite-based photoanodes.
Oct 8th, 2015
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Encapsulated bacteriophages are more resistant to the stomach low pH and increase their residence time in the intestinal tract of broilers.
Oct 8th, 2015
Read moreBionanotechnologists have developed a new, inexpensive way to make microfluidic devices without using costly materials or cleanroom facilities. The technique, which uses a 3D printer and Lego plastic, is called ESCARGOT.
Oct 8th, 2015
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A new achievement brings skyrmions a step closer for use in real-world data storage as well as other novel magnetic and electronic technologies.
Oct 8th, 2015
Read moreInsight into dynamics may spur improved materials for solar energy, quantum computing.
Oct 8th, 2015
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A key component of products ranging from toothpaste to apparel, the tiny particles can easily wash into rivers and lakes.
Oct 8th, 2015
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Bringing closer a mass market for hydrogen-powered cars, researchers are upgrading $0.37/gram molybdenum disulfide, 'molly' for short, to take the place of $1,500/gram catalyst platinum. Unlike gasoline, hydrogen as fuel releases water, not carbon, into the air.
Oct 7th, 2015
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Researchers use computational techniques to predict how these nanoscale materials will behave, and he recently made a surprising discovery about the structure of bimetallic catalysts.
Oct 7th, 2015
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