Eco-friendly fabrication of silicon nanowires
Scientists have worked out a new and more eco-friendly method of silicon nanowires obtaining, which allows to replace hydrofluoric acid by ammonium fluoride.
Oct 19th, 2016
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Researchers road-test powerful method for studying singlet fission
In a new study, researchers measure the spin properties of electronic states produced in singlet fission - a process which could have a central role in the future development of solar cells.
Oct 19th, 2016
Read moreIt's official: Phonon and magnon are a couple (w/video)
This study could provide an important breakthrough for solving a 100 year old physical problem, and deepen our knowledge of an interesting class of materials called multiferroics.
Oct 19th, 2016
Read moreA window into battery life for next-gen lithium cells (w/video)
Dendrites, whiskers of lithium that grow inside batteries and can cause fires like those in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, are the bane of next-generation lithium batteries.
Oct 19th, 2016
Read moreCan we find more benign nanomaterials?
Chemists will research the effects of nanomaterials on the environment and human health using a network of supercomputers.
Oct 19th, 2016
Read moreExploring defects in nanoscale devices for possible quantum computing applications
Researchers have studied the interaction between microwave fields and electronic defect states inside the oxide layer of field-effect transistors at cryogenic temperatures. They found that the physics of such defect states are consistent with driven two-level systems possessing long coherence times, and that their induced dynamics can be coherently and independently controlled.
Oct 19th, 2016
Read moreNew 3-D wiring technique brings scalable quantum computers closer to reality
Scientists report the development of a new extensible wiring technique capable of controlling superconducting quantum bits, representing a significant step towards to the realization of a scalable quantum computer.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreDiamond micro-anvils will produce immense pressures to make new materials
Pressures greater than the center of the Earth may create as yet unknown new materials.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreA non-toxic, high-quality surface treatment for organic field-effect transistors
In a development beneficial for both industry and environment, researchers have created a high-quality coating for organic electronics that promises to decrease processing time as well as energy requirements.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreResearchers determine relation bandgap energy of single cesium lead bromide nanocrystals and their size and shape
By studying individual nanocrystals being either isolated or surrounded by 'neighbors', researchers explicitly visualized for the first time band structure modification introduced by effective coupling between semiconductor nanocrystals upon close contact.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreA better battery: One-time pollutant may become valued product to aid wind, solar energy
Chemists have discovered that one or more organic compounds in a family that traditionally has been known as pollutants could offer an important advance to make cheap, reliable batteries.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read more'Bolt of lightning' captures development of block copolymer
Researchers are exploring how to control these block copolymers by capturing the early stages of structure development using laser induced ultra-fast heating and cooling.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreGraphene cracks the glass corrosion problem
Scientists have demonstrated graphene coating protects glass from corrosion. Their research can contribute to solving problems related to glass corrosion in several industries.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreHighly conductive and pure FEBID gold nanostructures
Researchers discovered a novel way to fabricate pure gold nanostructures by the additive direct-write lithography called FEBID. This work will open a new door for applications of 3D gold devices.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read morePre-treatment of bandages may improve the antibacterial properties of nanoparticles
Pre-treating the fabric surface of the bandages used to treat burns with enzymes and polyethylene glycol or cellulase may promote the adhesion of antibacterial nanoparticles and improve their bacteria-repelling ability.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreDiamonds aren't forever: Scientists create first quantum computer bridge
By forcefully embedding two silicon atoms in a diamond matrix, researchers have demonstrated for the first time on a single chip all the components needed to create a quantum bridge to link quantum computers together.
Oct 18th, 2016
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