Laser focus sheds light on two sources of nanoparticle formation
Supercomputer tells origin story of nanoparticle size distributions with large-scale ablation simulations.
Apr 4th, 2019
Read moreSupercomputer tells origin story of nanoparticle size distributions with large-scale ablation simulations.
Apr 4th, 2019
Read moreEquipment- and training-free textile detectors could be used in public health, workplace safety, military and rescue applications.
Apr 4th, 2019
Read moreScientists describe the effects which occur upon evaporation of vanadium compounds. Improvements for the development of SCR catalysts may be based on their results.
Apr 4th, 2019
Read moreThe dark skin pigment melanin protects us from the sun's damaging rays by absorbing light energy and converting it to heat. This could make it a very effective tool in tumor diagnosis and treatment.
Apr 4th, 2019
Read moreA new computational method can help fast track the development of tiny, ultrafast electronic devices made from small clusters of molecules.
Apr 4th, 2019
Read moreIn analogy to the amplification of light in a laser, vibrations of a semiconductor nanostructure, so called phonons, were enhanced by interaction with an electron current.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreMAX phases unite the positive properties of ceramics and metals. A new method now makes it possible to produce this material class on an industrial scale.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreThe European research project NanoHybrids has successfully developed production systems for organic aerogel particles and manufactured larger quantities of these novel materials for the first time. This represents an important step towards industrial mass production and application of particulate aerogels by the industrial and research consortium.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreA new technique allows the design of solid materials that are coloured in the dark. This can have applications in rewritable displays or optical data storage systems.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreResearchers report the development of plants that can make nanomaterials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and the application of MOFs as coatings on plants. The augmented plants could potentially perform useful new functions, such as sensing chemicals or harvesting light more efficiently.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreScientists are using principles in quantum science and engineering to build a graphene-based logic device. This new technology will improve the energy efficiency of battery-dependent devices from cell phones to computers.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreChemists use free radicals to produce polymers strong enough to encapsulate drugs while remaining degradable.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreResearchers have shown, through a supercomputer simulation, that high strength and shape memory can be realized at the same time by combining crystal grains of different sizes, a feat previously thought impossible.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreNanowires that form and disperse as the temperature changes form the basis of a robust thermochromic liquid.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Read moreAssembled from tiny identical pieces, the wing could enable lighter, more energy-efficient aircraft designs.
Apr 2nd, 2019
Read moreAdaptable films show promise for use in buildings, wearables, camouflage and solar.
Apr 2nd, 2019
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