Surfing water molecules on graphene could hold the key to fast and controllable water transport
Scientists have identified a new and potentially faster way of moving molecules across the surfaces of certain materials.
Oct 19th, 2015
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Fullerene solvents save steps in solar cell manufacturing
Advances in ultrathin films have made solar panels and semiconductor devices more efficient and less costly, and researchers say they've found a way to manufacture the films more easily, too.
Oct 19th, 2015
Read moreNanotechnology inspires next-generation dental materials
Next-generation dental materials incorporating nanotechnology aim to help teeth self-heal, rebuild enamel, and protect against bacterial infections.
Oct 19th, 2015
Read more'Molecular accordion' drives thermoelectric behavior in promising material
Scientists explored the fundamental physics of the world's best thermoelectric material - tin selenide - using neutron scattering and computer simulations. Their new understanding of the origin of atomic dynamics in this material may aid research in energy sustainability and enable the design of materials that efficiently convert heat into electricity.
Oct 19th, 2015
Read moreNext-generation perovskite solar cells made stable by metal oxide 'sandwich'
Researchers have conquered the primary difficulty of perovskite by protecting it between two layers of metal oxide. This is a significant advance toward stabilizing perovskite solar cells.
Oct 19th, 2015
Read moreNovel algorithm simulates water evaporation at the nanoscale
Researchers are exploting heat transfer in water at the nanoscale, where the heat from the pot's atoms transfers to the atoms that make up water.
Oct 19th, 2015
Read moreGraphene nano-coils are natural electromagnets
Researchers discover graphene spirals could challenge macro solenoids.
Oct 19th, 2015
Read moreNew graphene based inks for high-speed manufacturing of printed electronics
A low-cost, high-speed method for printing graphene inks using a conventional roll-to-roll printing process, like that used to print newspapers and crisp packets, could open up a wide range of practical applications, including inexpensive printed electronics, intelligent packaging and disposable sensors.
Oct 19th, 2015
Read moreIs black phosphorous the next big thing in materials?
Researchers discover unique thermal properties in 2-D black phosphorous nanoribbons.
Oct 16th, 2015
Read moreNanodiamonds might prevent tooth loss after root canals
New dentistry research finds that the tiny particles strengthen the compound used to fill teeth and ward off infection.
Oct 16th, 2015
Read moreCoupled quantum spins in a CMOS nano-device
Researchers have demonstrated a new hybrid system that is a promising candidate as a building block for quantum computation, showing a way to couple a natural phosphorus atom with an artificial atom called a quantum dot.
Oct 16th, 2015
Read moreAnti-clumping strategy for nanoparticles
Scientists identify the factors involved in preventing nanoparticles used in industrial applications from aggregating.
Oct 16th, 2015
Read moreScientists demonstrate how to improve ultrathin CIGSe solar cells by nanoparticles
Nanoparticles with sizes the order of a wavelength interact with light in specific ways. Researchers are inquiring how to use arrangements of such nanoparticles to improve solar cells and other opto-electronic devices.
Oct 16th, 2015
Read moreWhat are these nanostars in 2-D superconductor supposed to mean?
Physicists have discovered magnetic disturbances in 2-D superconductor layer, resembling little oscillating stars; these star-like excitations are caused by a single magnetic atom put into the layer of superconducting material.
Oct 16th, 2015
Read moreLet there be hydrogen
An organic framework serves as a catalyst for the photocatalytic conversion of water into hydrogen.
Oct 16th, 2015
Read moreEngineers create artificial skin that can send pressure sensation to brain cell
Engineers have created a plastic 'skin' that can detect how hard it is being pressed and generate an electric signal to deliver this sensory input directly to a living brain cell.
Oct 16th, 2015
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