Light-driven artificial muscle made with nanomaterials
Researchers have developed a plasmonic-assisted holistic artificial muscle that can independently act as a fully functional motor system without assembling or joints.
Apr 16th, 2019
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Printable nanogenerator creates electricity from snowfall
Researchers have designed a new device that creates electricity from falling snow. The first of its kind, this device is inexpensive, small, thin and flexible like a sheet of plastic.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreLight from exotic particle states
Researchers have developed a new type of light-emitting diode. Light is produced from the radiative decay of exciton complexes in layers of just a few atoms thickness.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreGraphene gives a tremendous boost to future terahertz cameras
A new study reports on the development of a graphene-enabled detector for terahertz light that is faster and more sensitive than existing room-temperature technologies.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreNovel laser processing method to increase efficiency of optoelectronic devices
Scientists have discovered a new method to passivate defects in next generation optical materials to improve optical quality and enable the miniaturization of light emitting diodes and other optical elements.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read more3D printing MOFs with nanocellulose
Researchers demonstrate a 3D printable hydrogel ink containing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The synthesis and printing processes take place at room temperature using water as a solvent.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read moreStardust machine fabricates high quantities of complex nanoparticles
At the heart of a new project is the 10 m-long Stardust machine, designed to mimic conditions in the outer atmospheres of red giant stars. In a series of five ultra-high-vacuum chambers, dust grains condense and are tracked on their simulated journey from the star into interstellar space.
Apr 15th, 2019
Read morePerovskite solar cells - The interface makes the difference
Researchers look in detail at the interfaces in perovskite solar cells to understand the differences observed in their performance.
Apr 12th, 2019
Read moreHeads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts 'within decades'
An international collaboration predicts that exponential progress in nanotechnology, nanomedicine, AI, and computation will lead this century to the development of a 'Human Brain/Cloud Interface', that connects neurons and synapses in the brain to vast cloud-computing networks in real time.
Apr 12th, 2019
Read moreQuantum dot polymer for next-generation screens
Scientists have developed and patented the fabrication of transparent, luminescent material they say could give smartphone and television screens flexible, stretchable, and shatterproof properties.
Apr 12th, 2019
Read moreEngineers tap DNA to create 'lifelike' machines
Tapping into the unique nature of DNA, engineers have created simple machines constructed of biomaterials with properties of living things.
Apr 11th, 2019
Read moreScientists drill into white graphene to create artificial atoms
Patterned on a microchip and working in ambient conditions, the atoms could lead to rapid advancements in new quantum-based technology.
Apr 11th, 2019
Read moreThe golden path towards new two-dimensional semiconductors (w/video)
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are promising for quantum computing and future electronics. Now, researchers can convert metallic gold into semiconductor and customize the material atom-by-atom on boron nitride nanotubes.
Apr 11th, 2019
Read more2D borophene gets a closer look
Researchers find new ways to image and characterize this unique material.
Apr 11th, 2019
Read more5-Minute sample processing enhances DNA imaging and analysis
Scientists have developed a fast, simple sample preparation method that enhances imaging of DNA to better analyze its physical properties and interactions.
Apr 11th, 2019
Read moreNew tunable nanomaterials possible due to newly invented flexible process
Physicists have developed a flexible way to synthesize a wide range of novel nanomaterials with potential applications in areas including optics and sensors.
Apr 11th, 2019
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