Taking control at the junction
Fine tuning the composition of nitride alloys can further the development of optical and electronic interface devices.
Jan 22nd, 2018
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Two dimensional circuit with magnetic quasi-particles
Researchers have shown for the first time, in an initial model, that magnon current flow is possible in an integrated magnon circuit, in which case the components are only being connected two dimensionally.
Jan 22nd, 2018
Read morePalladium nanoparticles can repair atomic dislocations in their crystal structure
A new study has shown that some nanoparticles can 'self-heal' after experiencing intense strain, once that strain is removed. This self-healing behavior could be worth exploring in other materials.
Jan 22nd, 2018
Read moreTaking a a deep look at memristors
Scientists have now unveiled the long-mysterious inner workings of these semiconductor elements, which can act like the short-term memory of nerve cells.
Jan 19th, 2018
Read moreA stopwatch for nanofluids
Biomanufacturing, cancer research, clinical diagnostics among potential applications.
Jan 19th, 2018
Read moreA nanophenomenon that triggers the bone-repair process
Scientists have discovered that bone too is flexoelectric. They posit the possible role of flexoelectricity in the regeneration of bone tissue in and around the kind of microfractures incurred in bones on a daily basis.
Jan 19th, 2018
Read more2-D tin without buckling: A possible topological insulator
Researchers produce 2D sheets of tin atoms predicted to have exotic uses in electronics.
Jan 19th, 2018
Read moreTuning perovskite solar cells with nanoparticle additives
Researchers have employed carbon nanoparticles with an average diameter of 20 nm in high efficiency state-of-the-art perovskite solar cells to control the morphology of the perovskite film.
Jan 19th, 2018
Read moreElectrical fields drive nano-machines a 100,000 times faster than previous methods
Researchers have developed a novel electric propulsion technology for nanorobots. It allows molecular machines to move a hundred thousand times faster than with the biochemical processes used to date.
Jan 19th, 2018
Read moreCrystal clear
Scientists have devised a methodology for the procurement of atomically resolved images of beam-sensitive materials using transmission electron microscopy.
Jan 18th, 2018
Read moreNew method uses DNA, gold nanoparticles and top-down lithography to fabricate optically active structures
Technique could lead to new classes of materials that can bend light, such as for those used in cloaking devices.
Jan 18th, 2018
Read moreCoupling experiments to theory to build a better battery
A new polymer raises the bar for lithium-sulfur batteries.
Jan 18th, 2018
Read moreLet the good tubes roll
Inspired by biology, a team of scientists has created new nanotubes that could help with water purification and tissue engineering studies.
Jan 18th, 2018
Read moreTurning heat into electricity
Study finds topological materials could boost the efficiency of thermoelectric devices.
Jan 18th, 2018
Read moreStudy reveals secrets of 'fluid-like' heat flow in solid semiconductor at nanoscale
Researchers are applying the same hydrodynamic transport model used to study flow in fluids to explain heat transport in a solid semiconductor, with potential implications for the design of high-speed transistors and lasers.
Jan 18th, 2018
Read moreMetal nanoparticles for imaging guided phototherapy
Chemists have recently discovered that gold-silver (Au-Ag) nanoparticles can be used to image and provide concurrent treatment for bacterial infections.
Jan 18th, 2018
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