Exciton, exciton on the wall
For the first time, researchers detect how light excites electrons in metal.
Jun 2nd, 2015
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Researchers demonstrate full-color organic light-emitting diodes with photoresist technology for organic semiconductors
This breakthrough result paves the way to producing high-resolution and large organic Electroluminescent displays and establishing cost-competitive manufacturing methods.
Jun 2nd, 2015
Read morePinholes be gone
Researchers have eliminated problematic pinholes in the top layer of next-generation solar cells in development. At the same time, they have significantly improved the lifetime of the solar cell and made it thinner.
Jun 2nd, 2015
Read moreSynthesized magnetic nanoparticles that could offer alternative to rare Earth magnets
Scientists have synthesized a powerful new magnetic material that could reduce the dependence of the United States and other nations on rare earth elements produced by China.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreRobotic synthesizing machines create custom nanoscale structures
There is an urgent demand for new antimicrobial compounds that are effective against constantly emerging drug-resistant bacteria. Two robotic chemical-synthesizing machines, named Symphony X and Overture, have joined the search. Their specialty is creating custom nanoscale structures that mimic nature's proven designs.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read morePhysicists map electron structure of superconductivity's 'doppelgaenger'
Physicists have painted an in-depth portrait of charge ordering - an electron self-organization regime in high-temperature superconductors that may be intrinsically intertwined with superconductivity itself.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreA new tool measures the distance between phonon collisions
Tabletop setup provides more nuanced picture of heat production in microelectronics.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreLight-powered healing of a wearable electrical conductor
Light-powered delivery of silver nanowires by photofluidic movement can offer rapid, noninvasive, repetitive, and on-demand healing of electrical conductors.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreGraphene oxide biodegrades with help of human enzymes
Researchers show how graphene oxide suspended in water biodegrades in a reaction catalysed by a human enzyme, with the effectiveness of the breakdown dependent on the colloidal stability of the suspension. The study should guide the development of graphene-based biomedical applications.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreOne nanocrystal, many faces
Imaging of cerium oxide nanocrystals provides new insights into the different behaviors of catalyst for emission control, other uses.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreAll-star nanocrystals
Tiny semiconducting crystals show promise for solar cell architectures and light-emitting devices.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreStacking semiconductors for artificial photosynthesis
Nanowire-based design incorporates two semiconductors to enhance absorption of light.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreCan small go big? Microfluidics aid quest for artificial photosynthesis
Small-scale device provides easy 'plug-and-play' testing of molecules and materials for artificial photosynthesis and fuel cell technologies.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreStaying close and keeping cool
Hot nanostructures cool faster when they are physically close together.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreNew nanotechnology promises to make surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy simpler
The photonics advancement aims to improve our ability to detect trace amounts of molecules in diseases, chemical warfare agents, fraudulent paintings, environmental contaminants and more.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreEntangled photons unlock new super-sensitive characterisation of quantum technology
A new protocol for estimating unknown optical processes, called unitary operations, with precision enhanced by the unique properties of quantum mechanics has been demonstrated by scientists and engineers. The work could lead to both dramatically better sensors for medical research and new approaches to benchmark the performance of ultra-powerful quantum computers.
Jun 1st, 2015
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