Ancient Roman glass inspires nanoscience
A 1700-year-old Roman glass cup is inspiring University of Adelaide researchers in their search for new ways to exploit nanoparticles and their interactions with light.
Nov 21st, 2013
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Nanotechnology startup targets hydrocarbons to transform oil refining
Startup Rive Technology is commercializing MIT-developed nanotechnology that improves catalysts used in oil refining, leading to greater yields.
Nov 21st, 2013
Read moreIntegrating single-crystal BFO onto a silicon chip opens door to smart devices
Researchers have for the first time integrated a material called bismuth ferrite (BFO) as a single crystal onto a silicon chip, opening the door to a new generation of multifunctional, smart devices.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreTraining Europe's future scientists in atomic scale research
A major EU-funded project entitled the Neutron Scattering and Muon Spectroscopy Integrated Initiative (NMI3-II) got underway last year, continuing the ground breaking work of the previous project (NMI3). One major objective of is to provide European scientists with access to the full range of neutron and muon instrumentation and expertise that exists, in order to push forward collaborative research.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreScientists create perfect solution to iron out kinks in surfaces
A new technique that allows curved surfaces to appear flat to electromagnetic waves has been developed by scientists at Queen Mary University of London.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology leads to the world's first magnetic cellulose loudspeakers
They're flat, ultra-thin and great-sounding. The world's first known magnetic cellulose loudspeakers have been demonstrated at KTH.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreResearchers use nanomaterial to develop a renewable alternative for crude oil
Researchers have developed an innovative process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a renewable alternative for crude oil, which could transform fuels used in gas and diesel-powered vehicles and jets.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreMagnetic nanoparticles could aid heat dissipation
Nanoparticles suspended in cooling water could prevent hotspots in nuclear plant cooling systems and electronics.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreAlining the grains in cathode material improves battery performance
Researchers show how to keep cathode material 'in line' to enhance performance.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreRanostructured materials increase the light-absorbing efficiency of solar cells
Researchers developed a method for using nanostructures to increase the fraction of incoming light that is absorbed by a light-harvesting material. The method is ideal for use with high-efficiency solar cells.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreHolistic cell design leads to high-performance lithium-sulfur battery
Battery could find use in mobile applications, and eventually, electric vehicles with 300-mile range.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreNew study could lead to paradigm shift in organic solar cell research
A new study by Stanford scientists overturns a widely held explanation for how organic photovoltaics turn sunlight into electricity.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreThe character of a cathode
Nickel segregation, cation spatial distribution and tightly integrated phases occur in pristine battery material.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreSmart nanocoantainer corrosion protection on-demand in vehicles
Novel coatings developed with EU support enable the release of healing agents in response to changes in the environment. Longer service lives and increased safety are among the expected benefits for transport vehicles.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreEnvironmentally aware smart paper
An EU-funded project is developing a technology platform to add new functionalities to paper. This will open up new market opportunities in the European paper, packaging and security label industries.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreHybrid nanosystems with antagonistic properties
Scientist sought to explore mesoscopic behaviours in hybrid systems by combining materials with different and even antagonistic properties. Superconductor-ferromagnet systems are an interesting example where different and opposing electron spin alignments lead to unique phenomena.
Nov 19th, 2013
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