New theory overcomes a longstanding polymer problem
Technique for calculating elasticity could aid design of new materials.
Sep 17th, 2016
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For first time, researchers see individual atoms keep away from each other or bunch up as pairs
Observations of atomic interactions could help pave way to room-temperature superconductors.
Sep 17th, 2016
Read moreStudy yields new knowledge about materials for ultrasound and other applications
Scientists ave used neutron scattering to discover the key to piezoelectric excellence in the newer materials, which are called relaxor-based ferroelectrics.
Sep 17th, 2016
Read moreSilicon fluorescent material developed enabling observations under a bright 'biological optical window'
Toward the realization of deep-level bioimaging without using toxic elements or UV light.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreDeep insight into interfaces
Interfaces between different materials and their properties are of key importance for modern technology. Physicists have developed a new method, which allows them to have an extremely precise glance at these interfaces and to model their properties.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreResonator with nanoscale features detects dangerous chemicals in the environment
Inspired by the anatomy of insects, an interdisciplinary research team has come up with a novel way to quickly and accurately detect dangerous airborne chemicals.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreMagnetic polaron imaged for the first time
Visualization was enabled by designing a new artificial magnetic material. The finding means remarkable possibilities to materials research.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreThermal metamaterial innovation could help bring waste-heat harvesting technology to power plants, factories
An international research team has used a 'thermal metamaterial' to control the emission of radiation at high temperatures, an advance that could bring devices able to efficiently harvest waste heat from power plants and factories.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreUniform 'hairy' nanorods have potential energy, biomedical applications
Materials scientists have developed a new strategy for crafting one-dimensional nanorods from a wide range of precursor materials. Based on a cellulose backbone, the system relies on the growth of block copolymer 'arms' that help create a compartment to serve as a nanometer-scale chemical reactor. The outer blocks of the arms prevent aggregation of the nanorods.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreResearchers reveal that magnetic 'rust' performs as gold at the nanoscale
Scientists are giving new meaning to the phrase 'turning rust into gold' - and making the use of gold in research settings and industrial applications far more affordable.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreLevitating nanoparticle improves 'torque sensing', might bring new research into fundamentals of quantum theory
Researchers have levitated a tiny nanodiamond particle with a laser in a vacuum chamber, using the technique for the first time to detect and measure its 'torsional vibration', an advance that could bring new types of sensors and studies in quantum mechanics.
Sep 16th, 2016
Read moreDrug-loaded synthetic nanoparticles can distinguish lung cancer cells from healthy cells
Scientists successfully developed a synthetic polymer that can transport a drug into lung cancer cells without going inside of normal lung cells.
Sep 15th, 2016
Read moreLowering the cost for surface patterning plastics
Researchers have developed a new way to simultaneously shape and surface treat plastic components. The new method can reduce the manufacturing cost of medical devices, such as diagnostic tools for various diseases.
Sep 15th, 2016
Read moreHigh-capacity nanoparticle
Particles that carry three or more drugs hold potential for targeted cancer therapy.
Sep 15th, 2016
Read morePhysicists develop new touchscreen technology
Physicists are at an advanced stage of developing alternative touchscreen technology to overcome the shortfall in the traditional display, phone and tablet material that relies on electrodes made from indium tin oxide (ITO).
Sep 14th, 2016
Read moreComplex materials can self-organize into circuits, may form basis for multifunction chips
Researchers have uncovered remarkable behavior that could advance microprocessors beyond today's silicon-based chips.
Sep 14th, 2016
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