Long-distance relationships of particles: Electron-hole pairs in two-dimensional crystals
Scientists reveal the nature of optical excitations in two-dimensional crystals within an international collaboration.
May 3rd, 2018
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Cell membrane inspires new ultrathin electronic film
Researchers have developed a new method to build large areas of semiconductive material that is just two molecules thick and a total of 4.4 nanometers tall. The films function as thin film transistors, and have potential future applications in flexible electronics or chemical detectors.
May 3rd, 2018
Read moreChemists develop MRI-like technique to detect what ails batteries
A team of chemists has developed an MRI-based technique that can quickly diagnose what ails certain types of batteries--from determining how much charge remains to detecting internal defects--without opening them up.
May 3rd, 2018
Read moreCustom silicon microparticles dynamically reconfigure on demand
First demonstration of self-assembling and self-disassembling silicon microparticles could form the basis for designing artificial muscles and reconfigurable computer systems.
May 3rd, 2018
Read moreControlling the crystal structure of gallium oxide
Precise control of the atomic structure of gallium-oxide layers improves the development of high-power electronic devices.
May 3rd, 2018
Read moreUltrafast atomic snapshots reveal energy flow in superconductor
Scientists have measured the intricate interactions between atomic nuclei and electrons that are key to understanding intriguing materials properties, such as high-temperature superconductivity.
May 3rd, 2018
Read moreLining MOF pockets to detect noxious gases
Custom-made gas-sensing material could lead to inexpensive devices for real-time air quality analysis.
May 3rd, 2018
Read moreTopological domain walls in helimagnets
Three distinct variants of magnetic domain walls have been discovered in the helimagnet iron germanium (FeGe).
May 3rd, 2018
Read moreA new approach to study properties of nanodroplets
Researchers have found new methods to measure the internal pressure and surface tension of nano-sized drops of liquid like those involved in cloud formation and airborne pollutants to study how they behave in different environments.
May 2nd, 2018
Read moreInnovative nanotransistor for easy measurement of electrolyte concentration in blood
Scientists developed a new method that will make it easier to measure the concentration of different electrolytes in the body using a nanotransistor.
May 2nd, 2018
Read moreIt all comes down to roughness
Researchers have explained how the surface characteristics of microspheres affect rapid increases in the viscosity of suspensions, thus laying the groundwork for applications such as smoothly flowing cement.
May 2nd, 2018
Read moreNovel reaction could spark alternate approach to ammonia production
Researchers used nanoscale spikes of carbon to catalyze a reaction that generates ammonia from nitrogen and water, aided by lithium salt and the application of an electric field. The study reveals a type of catalyst that has been theoretically suggested but never demonstrated.
May 2nd, 2018
Read moreNew insight into why most nanoparticles don't make it through biological barriers
The biological barriers our bodies have developed evolve to keep us safe from infection and parasites. But they also filter out many of the nanoparticle drugs that hold such promise for treatment. Working out why is central to the development of next-generation drugs.
May 2nd, 2018
Read moreA new point-of-need nanodiagnostic for better healthcare
The Nano4 project takes fast, reliable and low-cost molecular point of care (POC) diagnostic tools down to the nano-scale, offering better healthcare outcomes for patients.
May 2nd, 2018
Read moreNanodiamond turns into controllable light source
Researchers have developed a controlled light source based on nanodiamond. Experiments have shown that diamond shell doubles the emission speed light sources and helps to control them without any additional nano- and microstructures.
May 2nd, 2018
Read moreOrganic printing nanoinks may restore sight to blind people
Fabricated using cheap and widely-available organic pigments used in printing inks and cosmetics, a simple retinal prosthesis consists of tiny pixels like a digital camera sensor on a nanometric scale. Researchers hope that it can restore sight to blind people.
May 2nd, 2018
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