Capturing light in an efficient dye trap
A fortuitous discovery leads to a new class of organic dyes that overcome a major limitation of this promising light energy conversion technology.
May 10th, 2013
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The changing phase of quantum materials
A theoretical model that predicts how the properties of topological insulators vary under external influence could aid the search for an ideal material for quantum computers.
May 10th, 2013
Read moreCharting Europe's nanotechnology roadmap
In a field which requires a high degree of coordinated effort involving many different stakeholder groups, including researchers, policymakers and commercial players across a wide variety of industrial sectors, it has perhaps been inevitable that fragmentation, disconnectedness and duplication have stood in the way. NANOfutures was set up in 2010 to tackle exactly this problem of fragmentation.
May 10th, 2013
Read moreFlawed diamonds promise sensory perfection
Berkeley Lab researchers and their colleagues extend electron spin in diamond for incredibly tiny magnetic detectors.
May 9th, 2013
Read moreNew technique to improve quality control of lithium-ion batteries
Researchers have created a new tool to detect flaws in lithium-ion batteries as they are being manufactured, a step toward reducing defects and inconsistencies in the thickness of electrodes that affect battery life and reliability.
May 9th, 2013
Read moreScientists demonstrate pear shaped atomic nuclei
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have shown that some atomic nuclei can assume the shape of a pear which contributes to our understanding of nuclear structure and the underlying fundamental interactions.
May 9th, 2013
Read moreStrain engineering improves light output from green LEDs
Researchers in China have used strain engineering to improve the light output power of 530nm green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) by 28.9% at 150mA current injection.
May 9th, 2013
Read moreNew temporal filtering technique improves solid-state single photon sources
An international collaboration has demonstrated a novel temporal filtering approach that improves the performance of triggered single photon sources based on solid-state quantum emitters. The technique is compatible with a broad class of photon sources, and is expected to provide significant improvements in areas important for applications in photonic quantum information science.
May 9th, 2013
Read moreResearchers develop a portable way to produce ultracold atoms for quantum technologies
In a joint project between the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow, Imperial College London and the National Physical Laboratory, researchers have developed a portable way to produce ultracold atoms for quantum technology and quantum information processing.
May 9th, 2013
Read moreSpintronics discovery - Scientists find new magic in magnetic material
In research that is helping to lay the groundwork for the electronics of the future, University of Delaware scientists have confirmed the presence of a magnetic field generated by electrons which scientists had theorized existed, but that had never been proven until now.
May 8th, 2013
Read moreEngineers fine-tune the sensitivity of graphene nanosensors
Researchers have discovered a technique for controlling the sensitivity of graphene chemical sensors.
May 8th, 2013
Read moreResearchers use graphene quantum dots to detect humidity and pressure
The latest research from a Kansas State University chemical engineer may help improve humidity and pressure sensors, particularly those used in outer space.
May 8th, 2013
Read moreNanomedicine as a potential game-changer for cancer drugs
The protein TNF-alpha is a prime example of how to safely and effectively deliver toxic substances to cancer cells through the use of nanotechnology.
May 8th, 2013
Read moreSecond phase of the Nanoelectronics Research Initiative commences with $5 million in annual funding
Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today announced the second phase of the Nanoelectronics Research Initiative (NRI). For this phase, SRC and NIST will provide a combined $5 million in annual funding for three multi-university research centers tasked with demonstrating non-conventional, low-energy technologies that outperform current technologies on critical applications in 10 years and beyond.
May 8th, 2013
Read moreResearcher construct invisibility cloak for thermal flow
By means of special metamaterials, light and sound can be passed around objects. KIT researchers now succeeded in demonstrating that the same materials can also be used to specifically influence the propagation of heat. A structured plate of copper and silicon conducts heat around a central area without the edge being affected.
May 8th, 2013
Read moreImproved nanocomposite material for 'laser welding' of tissue in intestinal surgery
A new 'solder' for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting.
May 8th, 2013
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