New record on squeezing light to one atom: Atomic Lego guides light below one nanometer
Scientists have been able to confine light down to a space one atom thick in dimension, the smallest confinement ever possible.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
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A novel way of creating gold nanoparticles in water
An experiment that, by design, was not supposed to turn up anything of note instead produced a 'bewildering' surprise, according to the scientists who made the discovery: a new way of creating gold nanoparticles and nanowires using water droplets.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreSpider silk key to new bone-fixing composite
Researchers have created a biodegradable composite made of silk fibers that can be used to repair broken load-bearing bones without the complications sometimes presented by other materials.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreDiamond-like carbon is formed differently to what was believed
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in computational science by combining atomic-level modelling and machine learning. For the first time, the method has been used to realistically model how an amorphous material is formed at the atomic level.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreElectrochemical tuning of single layer materials relies on defects
Perfection is not everything, according to an international team of researchers whose 2-D materials study shows that defects can enhance a material's physical, electrochemical, magnetic, energy and catalytic properties.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreFar-red fluorescent silk can kill harmful bacteria as biomedical and environmental remedy
A silk hybrid material attacks bacteria when illuminated by a green light, thanks to a far-red fluorescent protein researchers transferred to its genetic makeup.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreEnergy conversion: Optical 'overtones' for solar cells
Scientists have found a new effect regarding the optical excitation of charge carriers in a solar semiconductor. It could facilitate the utilization of infrared light, which is normally lost in solar devices.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreNew cancer monitoring technology worth its weight in gold
A new blood test using gold nanoparticles could soon give oncologists an early and more accurate prognosis of how cancer treatment is progressing and help guide the on-going therapy of patients.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreUsing tooth sensors to detect disease (w/video)
Collaborative research team developing biological sensors that would analyze saliva, send information electronically to doctors.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read morePeptide induces chirality evolution in a single gold nanoparticle
For the first time, scientists have successfully created optically active, chiral gold nanoparticles using amino acids and peptides.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreGraphene changes elastic properties depending on applied force
Researchers find a universal feature defining unique elastic and electrical graphene properties.
Posted: Apr 19th, 2018
Read moreSalt boosts creation of 2-D materials
Researchers show how salt lowers reaction temperatures to make novel materials.
Posted: Apr 18th, 2018
Read moreWriting and deleting magnets with lasers
Scientists have found a way to write and delete magnets in an alloy using a laser beam - a surprising effect. The reversibility of the process opens up new possibilities in the fields of material processing, optical technology, and data storage.
Posted: Apr 18th, 2018
Read moreNanoscale transistor brings flexible TVs and high performance wearable smart tech one step closer
Flexible televisions, tablets and phones as well as 'truly wearable' smart tech are a step closer thanks to a new nanoscale transistor.
Posted: Apr 18th, 2018
Read moreRobot developed for automated assembly of designer nanomaterials
Scientists have developed an automated robot that greatly speeds up the collection of 2D crystals and their assembly to form van der Waals heterostructures.
Posted: Apr 18th, 2018
Read moreThis 2-D nanosheet expands like a grow monster
Light causes crystal lattice to swell, opening new possibilities for artificial muscles, tiny electronics.
Posted: Apr 18th, 2018
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