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Boron nitride-reinforced materials even stronger than carbonnanotube composites
While carbon nanotube-polymer nanocomposites have attracted enormous interest from the materials research community, a group of scientists now has evidence that a different nanotube - made from boron nitride - could offer even more strength per unit of weight.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreNewly developed liquid crystal elastomer material could enable advanced sensors
Researchers have developed the first type of cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers with special properties that enable it to precisely emit laser light, without the use of mirrors, while being stretched.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreNanoparticles of shell of plant virus spark immune response against cancer
Mice tumor free and protected from metastases after treatment.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreResearchers find a way to create focused spin wave beams
Synchronize an unlimited number of spintronic oscillators.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read morePrecise molecular fingerprinting on the fly
Frequency-agile laser frequency combs take real-time multicolour snapshots of absorbing samples.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read more2D islands in graphene hold promise for future device fabrication
In what could prove to be a significant advance in the fabrication of graphene-based nanodevices, researchers have discovered a new mechanism for assembling two-dimensional molecular 'islands' that could be used to modify graphene at the nanoscale.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreHow about a jewel-encrusted nano-snowman for Christmas?
Would a jewel-encrusted snowman make the perfect Christmas present? At only 5 nanometres in size, the price might be lower than you think.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreHow nanoparticles give electrons away
Researchers have succeeded in quantifying the charge that is lost by a platinum nanoparticle when it is deposited onto a typical oxide support. Their work brings the possibility of designing nanoparticles with tailor-made properties a step closer.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreNew hybrid electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries
Scientists have developed a novel electrolyte for use in solid-state lithium batteries that overcomes many of the problems that plague other solid electrolytes while also showing signs of being compatible with next-generation cathodes.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreNature's masonry: The first steps in how thin protein sheets form polyhedral shells
First-of-its kind study shows beginning stages in assembly of bacterial microcompartments.
Posted: Dec 22nd, 2015
Read moreNanoOK: Quality Control for portable, rapid, low-cost DNA sequencing
NanoOK is the first open-source tool that provides comprehensive alignment-based quality control and error profile analysis for the MinION platform.
Posted: Dec 21st, 2015
Read moreNew device uses carbon nanotubes to snag molecules
Nanotube 'forest' in a microfluidic channel may help detect rare proteins and viruses.
Posted: Dec 21st, 2015
Read moreFemtochemistry: Atomic ballet in slow motion
Short electron pulses make it possible to observe a structural change in a complex molecule as if watching a film.
Posted: Dec 21st, 2015
Read moreCreativity leads to measuring ultrafast, thin photodetector
Making an incredibly fast photodetector is one thing, but actually measuring its speed is another.
Posted: Dec 18th, 2015
Read moreResearchers demonstrate tracking of individual catalyst nanoparticles during heating
Researchers have taken atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating that could lead to improved fuel-cell technologies at lower cost, reduce dependence on imported oil and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted: Dec 18th, 2015
Read moreMagnetic nanoparticle chains offer new technique for controlling soft robots
Researchers have developed a technique for using chains of magnetic nanoparticles to manipulate elastic polymers in three dimensions, which could be used to remotely control new soft robots.
Posted: Dec 18th, 2015
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