Carbon nanotubes with two walls have singular qualities
Researchers have determined that two walls are better than one when turning carbon nanotubes into materials like strong, conductive fibers or transistors.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2015
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New method to engineer surfaces along multiple directions in a nanowire
This new technique, termed coaxial lithography (COAL), offers a combination of radial and longitudinal degrees of compositional freedom within the nanowire. Synthetic control over the radial dimension combined with the possibility of selectively deleting features used to build the nanowires significantly expands the range of architectures that can be synthesized using COAL.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2015
Read moreLanthanide-organic framework nanothermometers prepared by spray-drying
New work shows how spray-drying prepared MOF nanoparticles containing lanthanide metals may be used as nanothermometers operative over a wide range of temperatures, in particular, in the cryogenic range.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2015
Read moreSputtering start for flat materials
A simple method for creating high-quality two-dimensional materials could enable industrial-scale production.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2015
Read moreNanotechnology research finds a way to treat tumors with green tea
Lauded for its health benefits, green tea now has another claim to fame - the basis of a therapeutic delivery system for anticancer drugs.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2015
Read moreMaking carboxyl(ate) friends
When it comes to supramolecular chemistry, the carboxylic acid group - and its conjugate carboxylate base - is one of the chemist's most flexible friends. In pairs, they act as supramolecular synthons from which more complicated structures might be built but also offer up complex hydrogen bond connectivity.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreStudy shows novel pattern of electrical charge movement through DNA
A new study explores the ways in which electrical charges move along DNA bases affixed to a pair of electrodes.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreGraphene scientists develop ultrafast photodetectors
Scientists affiliated with Europe's Graphene Flagship develop a photodetector that converts incident light into electrical signals on femtosecond timescales, enabling ultrafast operation speeds for electronic circuits in optical communications and various other applications.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreCrystal clear: crystal breeding factory uncovered
A breakthrough in understanding the way in which crystals develop will have a major impact for the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreGraphene pushes the speed limit of light-to-electricity conversion
Researchers have been able to develop a graphene-based photodetector capable of converting absorbed light into an electrical voltage at ultrafast timescales.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreThe microscopic topography of ink on paper
Researchers have analyzed the varying thickness of printed toner in unprecedented 3-D detail, yielding insights that could lead to higher quality, less expensive and more environmentally-friendly glossy and non-glossy papers.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read more'Parachuting' boron on benzene rings
A bulky catalyst induces pinpoint targeting on benzene to create bioactive molecules.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreNanotechnology takes aircraft manufacturing out of the oven
New technique uses carbon nanotube film to directly heat and cure composite materials.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreA new synthesis method produces novel nanostructures from carbon
With the help of a new method, researchers have now succeeded in producing not only spherical but also sheet-like and fibrous nanostructures.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreNanoparticles at specific temperature stimulate antitumor response
Researchers identify precise heat to boost immune system against cancer tumors.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
Read moreScientists create invisible objects without metamaterial cloaking
Researchers managed to make homogenous cylindrical objects completely invisible in the microwave range. Contrary to the now prevailing notion of invisibility that relies on metamaterial coatings, the scientists achieved the result using a homogenous object without any additional coating layers.
Posted: Apr 14th, 2015
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