New 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
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The 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
Read moreResearchers 'bake' nanostructured UV-sensors in the oven
Researchers have been able to 'bake' nanostructures within seconds, in order to fabricate very fast UV-sensors. This new technique totally diminishes the need to use sophisticated equipments and toxic chemicals.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreConverting a thermoelectric nanomaterial into high performance electricity
Scientists developed a novel technique of tailoring thermoelectric properties of n-type bismuth telluride for high thermoelectric performance.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreNew technique controls dimensions of gold nanorods while manufacturing on a large scale
Researchers have a developed a technique for efficiently producing nanoscale gold rods in large quantities while simultaneously controlling the dimensions of the nanorods and their optical properties.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology applications - From mining waste to high value materials
Innovative made-for-Alberta nanotechnology solutions set energy province apart.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreMinor rotation of graphene has major consequences for nanoelectronics
Researchers examined what happens at the interface of graphene with other materials.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreCrystals for tomorrow's mobile phones
When it comes to wireless communication, the amount of data that needs to be transferred keeps growing ever faster. The basis for this are highly perfected crystals with very specific features. An international team of researchers has now developed a material system that meets the highest requirements.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreElectrified nanodiamonds: Physicists on the trail of quantum information
With the help of tiny diamond crystals, physicists at the University of Basel have discovered new possibilities of quantum information: The scientists discovered at specific circumstances electric currents that made it possible to identify defects in the carbon lattice of single diamonds measuring only a few nanometers.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read morePrecautionary matrix for synthetic nanomaterials
The precautionary matrix for synthetic nanomaterials by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health is geared toward industry and trade. A precautionary matrix is a method for assessing the nano-specific health and environmental risks of nanoproducts. The matrix is regularly revised based on experiences and new scientific knowledge.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreEuropean 'Ultrawire' project aims to develop ultraconductive copper
The 'Ultrawire' project aims at producing a material that conducts electricity better than any known electrical conductor.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreNew nanocatalyst increases effectiveness of chemical wastewater purification
A nanocatalyst made of zinc sulfide which increases the effectiveness of purification process of chemical pollutants wastewater.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreMilestone could help nanomagnetic switches end era of transistors
New work by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, could soon transform the building blocks of modern electronics by making nanomagnetic switches a viable replacement for the conventional transistors found in all computers.
Nov 18th, 2013
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