Graphene: A new tool for fighting cavities and gum disease?
Scientists have discovered that graphene oxide is effective at eliminating certain bacteria in the mouth, some of which have developed antibiotic resistance.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreScientists have discovered that graphene oxide is effective at eliminating certain bacteria in the mouth, some of which have developed antibiotic resistance.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreDesigning new polymers for superior protection capabilities by unraveling the complex relationship between polymer chemistry, microstructure and energy absorption.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreScientists propose a design for robust topological insulators that combine the properties of the honeycomb lattice and strong spin-orbit coupling.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreNew research results could lead to longer-lasting fiber optics, display screens and cement structures.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreA virtual archive of building blocks to create nano-knots of all shapes and forms.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreU.S. FDA adopted 3 nanotechnology standards as part of update to List of Recognized Standards.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreA new process for coating copper nanowires with graphene lowers resistance and heating, suggesting potential applications in computer chips and flexible displays.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreAn international team of researchers has used infinitely short light pulses to observe ultrafast changes in the electron-level properties of superconductors, setting a new standard for temporal resolution in the field.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreMany chameleons have the remarkable ability to exhibit complex and rapid color changes during social interactions. A collaboration of scientists unveils the mechanisms that regulate this phenomenon.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have developed mid-infrared frequency combs, working in the mid-infrared molecular fingerprinting region of the electromagnetic spectrum. In this wavelength region, many molecules have specific absorption bands that can be used in spectroscopy to determine the presence and concentration of these molecules in samples.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreScientists are developing new nanomaterials and technologies that include high-throughput methods for producing nucleating protein crystals that are pivotal to the structural determination of biological molecules at atomic resolution. These underpin rational drug design, the understanding of biochemical mechanisms and other biotechnological applications.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read morePhysicists have developed a criterion with which scientists can seek suitable substrate materials for graphene in a targeted way. Interactions with the substrate material often lead to a loss of the amazing properties that characterize this special form of carbon.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have developed a novel electrode to make low-cost, lightweight supercapacitors with superior performance, a development that could mean faster charging time and longer battery life in electric vehicles and portable electronics.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreA new study suggests that current methods of water prefiltration treatment cannot adequately remove titanium dioxide engineered nanomaterials.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreResearchers in South Korea have, for the first time, developed a simple technique to produce a two-dimensional nitrogen-containing crystal that has the capacity to be a potential rival to graphene and silicon as semi-conductor materials.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreAnimal study shows that a nanoparticle applied at the time of surgery slowly releases needed medicine to reduce risk of rejection after eye surgery.
Mar 10th, 2015
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