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Graphene mini-lab

Physicists study fast-moving electrons in graphene as a model laboratory for massless particles.

Oct 31st, 2012

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To rid water of salt, researchers tap graphene and computing

Guided by advanced molecular modeling on supercomputers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists are investigating ways to turn atom-thick carbon layers into membranes for a new and improved desalination method in places with inadequate fresh water.

Oct 30th, 2012

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Recyclable electronics: Just add hot water

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), along with partners In2Tec Ltd (UK) and Gwent Electronic Materials Ltd, have developed a printed circuit board (PCB) whose components can be easily separated by immersion in hot water.

Oct 30th, 2012

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OLED vs LED lighting

The latest devolopments in the OLED lighting space will be one of the major topics at the forthcoming Printed Electronics USA 2012 conference. The event focuses on the commercialization of the technology, covering broadly organic, inorganic, thin film and flexible nanotechnologies.

Oct 30th, 2012

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New technique connects multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Using a new method for precisely controlling the deposition of carbon, researchers have demonstrated a technique for connecting multi-walled carbon nanotubes to the metallic pads of integrated circuits without the high interface resistance produced by traditional fabrication techniques.

Oct 30th, 2012

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The hunt for electron holes: A molecular glance on solar water splitting

An international team of researchers led by Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have now gained in-depth insights into the electronic structure of an iron oxide electrode - while it was in operation. This opens up new possibilities for an affordable hydrogen production from solar energy.

Oct 30th, 2012

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