Testing graphene in zero-gravity conditions for space applications
Two experiments, testing graphene in zero-gravity conditions, are being prepared by researchers to be launched in November.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2017
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Meniscus-assisted technique produces high efficiency perovskite PV films
A new low-temperature solution printing technique allows fabrication of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells with large crystals intended to minimize current-robbing grain boundaries.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2017
Read moreDetection for the masses
Researchers develop mass spectrometry for general use.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2017
Read moreA duet of firsts: Imaging chemical building blocks
Scientists break the bottleneck of imaging complex building blocks for molecular sieves and catalysts.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2017
Read moreScientists get first direct look at how electrons 'dance' with vibrating atoms
A precise new way to study materials shows this 'electron-phonon coupling' can be far stronger than predicted, and could potentially play a role in unconventional superconductivity.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreNew material may help cut battery costs for electric cars, cellphones
A novel manganese and sodium-ion-based material might become a contender for batteries, offering a potentially lower-cost, more ecofriendly option to fuel next-generation devices and electric cars.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreCreating unique atomic-scale IDs based on the irregularities found in 2D materials
Scientists have created unique atomic-scale IDs based on the irregularities found in 2D materials like graphene.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreRole of cooperativity in hydrophobic interactions revealed in real-time monitoring
Researchers designed an innovative microfluidic mixer that monitors the fluorescence induced by hydrophobic aggregation.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreClassical mechanics helps control quantum computers
An international team of researchers has succeeded in extracting a fault tolerant manipulation of quanta from an effect of classical mechanics.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreToward 'invisible' wearable sensors with gold nanowires
Researchers report on a transparent and stretchable strain sensor using percolating networks of 'soft' gold nanowires and 'rigid' silver nanowires which are fabricated through simple and solution-processable approach.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreStrength and weakness in nanoparticle glasses
Researchers propose a description for the microscopic mechanism of fragility transitions in glasses of compressible colloids, based on the regulation of osmotic equilibrium.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreSquid-inspired proteins can act as programmable assemblers of 2D materials
Squid-inspired proteins can act as programmable assemblers of 2D materials, like graphene oxide, to form hybrid materials with minute spacing between layers suitable for high-efficiency devices including flexible electronics, energy storage systems and mechanical actuators.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read more3D integration of nanotechnologies on a single chip
Advance points toward new generation of computers for coming superstorm of data.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read moreThe comeback kid - black phosphorus and its new potential
Scientists report that some commonly held assumptions about black phosphorus are incorrect and that the material is exceptionally tunable.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read more'Nanolock' detects cancer mutation; could lead to early diagnoses, personalized therapies
Researchers have developed an accurate and sensitive method that can recognize a particular mutation in the genetic code that has been implicated in the disease. It could help physicians diagnose cancers earlier and treat them with individualized therapies.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read moreNuclear magnetic resonance scanner for individual proteins
Thanks to improved resolution, a quantum sensor can now identify individual atoms in biomolecules.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
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