Borophene shines alone as 2-D plasmonic material
Scientists calculate flat boron capable of visible plasmon emissions.
Nov 20th, 2017
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Reusing waste energy with 2-D electron gas
Novel approach utilizes high mobility two-dimensional electron gas, boosting thermoelectric conversion efficiency.
Nov 20th, 2017
Read moreA curious quirk brings organic diode lasers one step closer
Scientists have taken a big step toward creating a diode laser from a hybrid organic-inorganic material that can be deposited from solution on a laboratory benchtop.
Nov 20th, 2017
Read moreNanoparticles could allow for faster, better medicine
Gold nanoparticles could help make drugs act more quickly and effectively.
Nov 20th, 2017
Read moreDeveloping 'ABCs' for exploiting new phenomena in light-matter interactions
Researchers aim to improve fundamental understanding of how to control interaction of light and engineered materials.
Nov 20th, 2017
Read moreChilled atoms enable deeper understanding of simple chemistry
Researchers use new technique to reveal quantum intricacies of molecule creation.
Nov 20th, 2017
Read moreBreakthrough could launch organic electronics beyond cell phone screens
A discovery by an international team of researchers points the way to more widespread use of an advanced technology generally known as organic electronics.
Nov 18th, 2017
Read moreSemiconducting carbon nanotubes can reduce noise in carbon nanotube interconnects
This paper presents reduction of crosstalk and noise in CNT bundle interconnects. Researchers propose the use of small diameter semiconducting CNTs as electromagnetic interference shields for CNT bundle interconnects.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read moreStrain-free epitaxy of germanium film on mica
Researchers demonstrate, for the first time, strain-free van der Waals epitaxy of the elemental semiconductor germanium grown on mica, which has implications ranging from faster integrated circuits to high-efficiency solar cells.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read morePolymer nanoparticles could replace commonly used and fragile antibodies in diagnostic tools
Researchers have have reported the development of polymeric materials with molecular recognition capabilities which hold the potential to outperform natural antibodies in various diagnostic applications.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read moreA new window into electron behavior
Scientists invent technique to map energy and momentum of electrons beneath a material?s surface.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read moreResearchers compute unprecedented values for spin lifetime anisotropy in graphene
The team's calculations indicate a spin lifetime anisotropy that is orders of magnitude larger than anything observed in graphene until now.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read moreWorld's first real-time visualization of water produced inside fuel cells
As a result of this breakthrough, it is now possible to observe the behavior of the water produced in fuel cells for automobiles which often experience drastic changes in reactions.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read moreEvaluation of novel nanoparticle-containing hybrid membranes for carbon capture
Effects of industrial gas impurities on the performance of hybrid membranes for gas separation.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read more'Ion billiards' cue novel material synthesis method
Researchers have developed a novel material synthesis method called proton-driven ion introduction, which utilizes a phenomenon similar to 'ion billiards'. The new method could pave the way for creating numerous new materials, thus drastically advancing materials sciences.
Nov 17th, 2017
Read moreScientists capture colliding organic nanoparticles on video for first time (w/video)
Unprecedented view will aid researchers developing new drug delivery methods.
Nov 17th, 2017
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