A new catalyst for water splitting
New molybdenum-coated catalyst produces hydrogen more efficiently.
Posted: May 3rd, 2017
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Super P carbon black for reversible lithium and sodium ion storage
Researchers have conducted a comprehensive study on the structure and electrochemical properties of super P carbon black (SPCB).
Posted: May 3rd, 2017
Read more'Persistent photoconductivity' offers new tool for bioelectronics
Scientists have developed a new approach for manipulating the behavior of cells on semiconductor materials, using light to alter the conductivity of the material itself.
Posted: May 3rd, 2017
Read moreThermodynamic disorder in GaN-based nanowires
Researchers study thermodynamic entropy behavior in InGaN/GaN nanowires.
Posted: May 3rd, 2017
Read moreUtilizing tumor suppressor proteins to shape nanomaterials
A new method combining tumor suppressor protein p53 and biomineralization peptide BMPep successfully created hexagonal silver nanoplates, suggesting an efficient strategy for controlling the nanostructure of inorganic materials.
Posted: May 3rd, 2017
Read moreFlexible, organic and biodegradable - a new wave of electronics
A new semiconductor is as flexible as skin and easily degradable. It could have diverse medical and environmental applications, without adding to the mounting pile of global electronic waste.
Posted: May 3rd, 2017
Read moreFight to the top: Silver and gold compete for the surface of a bimetallic solid
It's the classic plot of a buddy movie. Two struggling bodies team up to drive the plot and do good together. That same idea, when it comes to metals, could help scientists solve a big problem: the amount of energy consumed by making chemicals.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreX-ray microscope optics resolve 50-nm features while eliminating chromatic aberrations
An optical system for a full-field X-ray microscope eliminates chromatic aberrations that previously limited resolution capabilities.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreSolar cells with nanostripes
On their search for underlying physical mechanisms, researchers have now detected strips of nanostructures with alternating directions of polarization in the perovskite layers.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreNew porous solids may lead to better drugs
Decades-long research culminates in a new way of creating left- and right-handed molecules.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreZapping bacteria with sanitizers made of paper (w/video)
Researchers have invented an inexpensive, effective way to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces with devices made of paper.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreSaving energy through light control
New materials can reduce energy consumption with the flip of a switch.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreTeaching perovskites to swim
By carefully growing an ultrathin layer of metal oxide on a carbon coating, researchers made a perovskite device that worked even after dousing the device with a stream of water.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreStenciling with atoms in 2-dimensional materials possible
In new research, material scientists report two discoveries that will provide a simple and effective way to 'stencil' high-quality 2D materials in precise locations and overcome a barrier to their use in next-generation electronics.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreNew coating surface for superior rust resistance with 'colorless' color
Electrophoretic deposition coats metal with non-ionic polymer.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
Read moreErasable ink for 3D nano-printing
Scientists have developed a method to erase the ink used for 3D printing. In this way, the small structures of up to 100 nm in size can be erased and rewritten repeatedly.
Posted: May 2nd, 2017
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