Unraveling a truly one-dimensional carbon solid
Researchers present a direct first proof of stable ultra-long 1D carbon chains, thus paving the way for the bulk production of carbyne.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
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Carbon nanotubes move into the fast lane
For the first time, researchers have shown that carbon nanotubes as small as eight-tenths of a nanometer in diameter can transport protons faster than bulk water, by an order of magnitude.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreResearchers develop a control algorithm for more accurate lab-on-a-chip devices
Researchers have developed a novel control algorithm to resolve critical problems induced from a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller by automatizing the technical tuning process.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreNanotubes line up to form films
Researchers discover way to make highly aligned, wafer-scale films.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreNew understanding of liquid-like materials to solid state transition discovered
New research has identified how liquid-like materials can change into a solid-like state without the addition of extra particles or changes in volume.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreNanoparticles can grow in cubic shape
Scientists show how originally spherical nucleus can transform into cube with high surface-to-volume ratio. These nanocubes are available to be used in practice, and may interest many designers of new materials.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreResearchers use single molecule of DNA to create world's smallest diode
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that nanoscale electronic components can be made from single DNA molecules.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreCapturing waste heat via nanotubes
A finely tuned carbon nanotube thin film has the potential to act as a thermoelectric power generator that captures and uses waste heat.
Posted: Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreResearchers demonstrate a new way to characterize twisted light
Researchers have overcome experimental challenges to demonstrate a new way for getting a full picture of twisted light: characterizing the Wigner distribution.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreResearchers synthesize hybrid molecule that delivers a blow to malignant cells
Protein-gold nanoparticle hybrid assembles to carry anti-cancer drug, then disassembles for delivery.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreArtificial molecules
Scientists have developed a new technique that enables for the first time the manufacture of complexly structured tiny objects joining together microspheres.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreResearchers use 3-D printing to create structure with active chemistry
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated how to use commercial 3D printers to create a structure with active chemistry.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreRuthenium nanoframes open the doors to better catalysts
The world is run by catalysts. They clean up after cars, help make fertilizers, and could be the key to better hydrogen fuel. Now, a team of chemists has found a better way to make metal nanoframe catalysts.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreGraphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains
Researchers have introduced a new approach for making an all-weather solar cell that is triggered by both sunlight and raindrops.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreNantional Nanotechnology Initiative releases supplement to the President's 2017 budget
This Budget Supplement documents progress of these participating agencies in addressing the goals and objectives of the NNI.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreFerroelectric localized field enhanced nanowire photodetectors
Researchers have designed a high-performance nanowire photodetector with side-gated structure by combining ferroelectric materials and nanowires, and the as-fabricated device can be employed to reduce the dark current and increase the sensitivity of the photodetectors.
Posted: Mar 31st, 2016
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