Harvesting light, the single-molecule way
Work at Stanford that is uncovering molecular mechanism of light harvesting in living systems may illuminate path forward to future solar cells
Feb 16th, 2014
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Superabsorbing fullerenes
Fullerene bisadducts are promising electron-accepting materials because of the increased open-circuit voltage of BHJSCs based on these compounds compared with those based on PCBM. That led researchers to synthetize C60 bisadducts connected with the strong absorber perylenediimide (PDI) in a cyclic fashion.
Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreNew 'pomegranate-inspired' design solves problems for lithium-ion batteries
A novel battery electrode features silicon nanoparticles clustered like pomegranate seeds in a tough carbon rind. The Stanford/SLAC design could enable smaller, lighter rechargeable batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices.
Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreNanoelectronics key to advances in renewable energy
An Arizona State University electrical engineer explains why advances in nanoelectronics will shape the future of renewable energy technologies.
Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreCarbon nanotube fibers outperform copper in carrying electricity
Tests show bundles beat traditional cables for transmitting electricity.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreScientists produce a novel form of artificial graphene
A new breed of ultra thin super-material has the potential to cause a technological revolution. 'Artificial graphene' should lead to faster, smaller and lighter electronic and optical devices of all kinds, including higher performance photovoltaic cells, lasers or LED lighting.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreImproving nanosafety through research
About 50 FP6 and FP7 projects progressing both nanotechnology and its safety management, and representing a total investment of EUR 137 million, are either completed or running.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology treated contact lenses may improve glaucoma treatment
Pairing nanoscale particles with existing drugs shows promise as new therapy.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreGold nanoshells deliver cancer drugs to specifically targeted cells
The multifunctional 'smart' gold nanoshells could lead to more effective cancer treatments by overcoming a major limitation of modern chemotherapy techniques - the ability to target cancer cells specifically and leave healthy cells untouched.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreGraphene's love affair with water
Water filters allowing precise and fast sieving of salts and organic molecules have been revealed by University of Manchester scientists.
Feb 13th, 2014
Read moreSuperbright and fast X-rays image single layer of proteins
Newest method for determining a protein's shape based on XFEL technology significantly broadens number and type of proteins that researchers can study.
Feb 13th, 2014
Read moreThe ultimate miniaturization of lamps: a single-molecule LED
The ultimate challenge in the race to miniaturize light emitting diodes (LED) has now been met: researchers have developed the first ever single-molecule LED. The device is formed from a single polythiophene wire placed between the tip of a scanning tunneling microscope and a gold surface. It emits light only when the current passes in a certain direction.
Feb 13th, 2014
Read moreMimicking the touch of skin, this nanotechnology solution makes all gloves touchscreen compatible (w/video)
A nanoparticle solution that can transform your ordinary gloves into touchscreen ones.
Feb 13th, 2014
Read moreLight-induced degradation in amorphous silicon thin film solar cells
Researchers have taken a leap forward towards a deeper understanding of an undesired effect in thin film solar cells based on amorphous silicon - one that has puzzled the scientific community for the last 40 years. The researchers were able to demonstrate that tiny voids within the silicon network are partly responsible for reducing solar cell efficiency by some 10 to 15 percent as soon as you start using them.
Feb 13th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology patent review shows that carbon and energy applications are on the rise
McDermott Will and Emery offer their Special Report '2013 Nanotechnology Patent Literature Review: Graphitic Carbon-Based Nanotechnology and Energy Applications Are on the Rise' as a continuing study of trends observed in our 2013 and 2012 reports, and also present a renewed focus on trends in the energy sector.
Feb 13th, 2014
Read moreArtificial synaptic transistors on paper substrates
A paper-based device that mimics the electrochemical signalling in the human brain has been created by a group of researchers from China.
Feb 13th, 2014
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