Change an atom, change a material
With just the change of an atom, researchers have found it is possible to change a material's properties.
Jun 19th, 2016
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New surface makes oil contamination remove itself (w/video)
Oleophobic surfaces are microtextured with radial arrays of undercut stripes. When oil drops fall on these surfaces, drops move away from the landing point to the direction set by asymmetric geometrical patterning of the surface.
Jun 18th, 2016
Read moreDancing platinum particles at atomic resolution
Three-dimensional structure of nanocrystals in solution determined with atomic resolution using a new technique.
Jun 18th, 2016
Read moreCollaboration with pharma will introduce nanotechnologies in early stage drug development
The Frederick National Lab has begun to assist several major pharmaceutical companies in adopting nanotechnologies in early stage drug development, when the approach is most efficient and cost-effective.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreGrowing graphene ribbons in one direction
New method to fabricate graphene nanoribbon arrays on semiconductor wafers turns semimetal into semiconductor.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreAtomic sculpting with a microscope
A new tool now rests in the 3D printing toolbox. The electron beam in a scanning transmission electron microscope has been exquisitely controlled with specially programmed electronics to tunnel into non-crystalline material and construct 3D features that are in perfect alignment with the underlying substrate.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read morePatterning smaller junctions for ultrathin devices
Patterned arrays of nanometer-sized connections in two-dimensional semiconductors could enable ultrathin integrated circuits for smartphones and solar cells.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreShaping atomically thin materials in suspended structures
Researchers have realized wafer-scale and high yield synthesis of suspended graphene nanoribbons.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreResearchers find new ways to make clean hydrogen and rechargable zinc batteries
Scientists have developed new technologies to tackle two of the world's biggest energy challenges - clean fuel for transportation and grid-scale energy storage.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreMarrying superconductors, lasers, and Bose-Einstein condensates
As superconductors, lasers, and Bose-Einstein condensates all share a common feature, it has been expected that it should be able to see these features at the same time. A recent experiment in a global collaborative effort has observed for the first time experimental indication that this expectation is true.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreA new form of hybrid photodetectors with quantum dots and graphene
Researchers develop a hybrid photodetector comprising an active colloidal quantum dot photodiode integrated with a graphene phototransistor.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreLaser manipulates electronic properties
Dressing electrons with a rotating field of laser light creates distinct, controllable states, opening the door for innovative electronics.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreMulticolour super resolution imaging
A method to monitor dynamic protein binding at subsecond timescales.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreX-ray-free electron laser reveals radiosensitizing effects at molecular level
The result also validates the methodology for single-shot imaging of bio-systems.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreNew imaging method reveals nanoscale details about DNA
Enhancement to super-resolution microscopy shows orientation of individual molecules, providing a new window into DNA's structure and dynamics.
Jun 17th, 2016
Read moreFinding a needle in a crystalline haystack
New X-ray technique reveals the presence of one-in-a-million large crystalline regions from metals fatiguing - stabilization schemes could lead to impervious metals.
Jun 17th, 2016
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