A sprinkle of platinum nanoparticles onto graphene makes brain probes more sensitive
Graphene electrodes could enable higher quality imaging of brain cell activity thanks to new research.
Jun 14th, 2018
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Researchers discover gold nanoparticles in natural plant tissues
Scientists have identified and investigated the characteristics of gold nanoparticles in two plant species growing in their natural environments.
Jun 14th, 2018
Read moreRealization of high-performance magnetic sensors due to magnetic vortex structures
Researchers have realized novel magnetic sensors that surpass conventional technologies in performance and accuracy.
Jun 14th, 2018
Read moreMinimalist biostructures designed to create nanomaterials
Researchers have generated four peptides capable of self-assembling in a controlled manner to form nanomaterials.
Jun 14th, 2018
Read moreCoral-shaped nanoparticles built by design using engineered peptoids
Scientists manipulate shapes while enhancing optical properties of nanoparticles.
Jun 13th, 2018
Read moreField-effect transistors made from solution-grown 2D tellurene
Researchers have discovered a two-dimensional nanomaterial derived from the rare element tellurium that may change how infrared technology is used in national defense tools, surveillance equipment, high-performance electronics and biochemical detection devices.
Jun 13th, 2018
Read moreTracking energy flow in large molecules
Scientists have developed a novel and unambiguous way to track energy flow in polyatomic molecules at ultrashort timescales.
Jun 13th, 2018
Read moreE- textiles control home appliances with the swipe of a finger (w/video)
Electronic textiles could allow a person to control household appliances or computers from a distance simply by touching a wristband or other item of clothing -- something that could be particularly helpful for those with limited mobility.
Jun 13th, 2018
Read moreMagnetic nanoparticles attached to polymers remove wine taints
Magnetic nanoparticles attached to polymers have been successfully used to target and remove unwanted flavour compounds from wine.
Jun 13th, 2018
Read moreNew optical sensor can determine if molecules are left or right 'handed'
Scientists have designed a nanostructured optical sensor that for the first time can efficiently detect molecular chirality - a property of molecular spatial twist that defines its biochemical properties.
Jun 12th, 2018
Read moreNeurons communicate better with graphene carpets
Research reveals that graphene can strengthen neuronal activity, confirming the unique properties of this nanomaterial.
Jun 12th, 2018
Read moreMaking quantum puddles
Physicists discover how to create the thinnest liquid films ever.
Jun 12th, 2018
Read moreScientists have a blast with aluminum nanoparticles
Scientists proved a decades-old prediction that mixing TNT and novel aluminum nanoparticles can significantly enhance energetic performance.
Jun 11th, 2018
Read moreNano-decorations in nature's subsurface water filter
How grains of sediment capture - and release - impurities in water.
Jun 11th, 2018
Read moreDesigning a better superconductor with geometric frustration
Study shows a magnet-controlled 'switch' in superconductor configuration provides unprecedented flexibility in managing the location of vortex filaments, altering the properties of the superconductor.
Jun 11th, 2018
Read moreNew graphene bolometer is faster, simpler, and covers more wavelengths
A better device for measuring electromagnetic radiation.
Jun 11th, 2018
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