Novel material design for undistorted light waves
Materials that locally amplify or absorb light allow surprising new kinds of light waves - this has now been shown by calculations.
Aug 10th, 2015
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A new strategy towards ultra-soft yet dry rubber
A team of polymer physicists and chemists has developed a way to create an ultra-soft dry silicone rubber. This new rubber features tunable softness to match a variety of biological tissues, opening new opportunities in biomedical research and engineering.
Aug 10th, 2015
Read moreNarrowing the gap between synthetic and natural graphene
Researchers have developed a novel variant on the chemical vapour deposition process which yields high quality material in a scalable manner. This advance should significantly narrow the performance gap between synthetic and natural graphene.
Aug 8th, 2015
Read moreResearchers collaborate in development of brain-friendly interfaces
Researchers have developed a brain-friendly extracellular matrix environment of neuronal cells that contain very little foreign material. These by-design electrodes are shielded by a covering that the brain recognizes as part of its own composition.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreCharge density and optical properties of multicomponent crystals
Optical materials serve a major role in modern sciences and technology. Many of the devices we use feature technology resulting from material discoveries in this fast moving area of research.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreCopper clusters capture and convert carbon dioxide to make fuel
The chemical reactions that make methanol from carbon dioxide rely on a catalyst to speed up the conversion, and scientists identified a new material that could fill this role. With its unique structure, this catalyst can capture and convert carbon dioxide in a way that ultimately saves energy.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreIntegration of quantum dots and photonic crystals produce brighter, more efficient light
Researchers have developed a new method to extract more efficient and polarized light from quantum dots (QDs) over a large-scale area. Their method, which combines QD and photonic crystal technology, could lead to brighter and more efficient mobile phone, tablet, and computer displays, as well as enhanced LED lighting.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreNSF funds center to study and develop atomically thin coatings
The center will design and develop advanced two-dimensional coatings engineered to solve fundamental scientific and technological challenges that include: corrosion, oxidation and abrasion, friction and wear, energy storage and harvesting, and the large-scale synthesis and deposition of novel multifunctional coatings.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreFirst accelerator of nanobiomedicine projects launches
The EU-funded consortium ENATRANS (Enabling Nanomedicine TRANSlation) launches the first Translation Advisory Board, a new instrument to provide free of charge advice and support to ambitious international nanobiomedicine projects.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreEuropean Technology Platform for Nanomedicine and ENATRANS launch the 2nd edition of the Nanomedicine Award
The goal of the Award is to promote and reward two excellent innovative nanomedicine-based solutions that could help physicians change the way diseases are treated and diagnosed, bringing significant benefits to patients.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreUsing lasers to tailor the properties of graphene
Researchers explore the use of ultrafast lasers as tool for graphene processing. The laser beam can be focused precisely, used to tailor the properties of graphene films in finely defined areas, to produce distinct behaviors useful for producing devices.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreSpins in artificial atoms resemble those in natural ones
A study of an artificial molecule containing five electrons reveals similarities with spin filling of natural atoms.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreForcing a molecular light switch
A compound has been discovered whose fluorescence properties change dramatically on applying a mechanical force.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreNew 2D transistor material made using precision lasers
Molybdenum ditelluride is a crystalline compound that if pure enough can be used as a transistor. It was first made in the 1960's via several different fabrication methods, but until last year it had never been made in a pure enough form to be suitable for electronics.
Aug 7th, 2015
Read moreAnomalous magnetic structure and spin dynamics in magnetoelectric LiFePO4
Researchers have unraveled intricate details of the magnetic structure and dynamics of the magnetoelectric compound LiFePO4. Such materials currently find use in sensors but there are promising perspectives for magnetoelectrics to be applied in data storage and spintronic devices as well.
Aug 6th, 2015
Read moreA sticky situation
Researchers study and improve a small molecule that possesses an impressive ability to adhere in wet environments.
Aug 6th, 2015
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