Scientists have demonstrated that destabilising the spontaneous polarisation of a special class of materials known as ferroelectrics gives rise to the phenomenon of negative capacitance that could one day lead to transistors with reduced power consumption.
Jun 14th, 2016
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New analysis approach brings two unique atomic structures into focus.
Jun 14th, 2016
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Researchers have put forth a unified framework for simulating adhesive wear between materials with comparable hardness.
Jun 14th, 2016
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Scientists discovered a low-cost way to significantly increase the amount of solar energy that can be converted into heat, via a device called a solar absorber. This advance should help make sustainable technologies that rely on solar heat more efficient and affordable.
Jun 14th, 2016
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Feat probes light-matter interplay, phenomena of potential technological interest.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Study addresses instability issues with organometal-halide perovskites, a promising class of materials for solar cells, LEDs, and other applications.
Jun 13th, 2016
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The next generation of nanosubmarines has been upgraded with tags that fluoresce longer, which enables the submersibles to be tracked for greater periods while being driven through a solution.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Surface treatment greatly reduces degradation of catalyst material.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Technique for 'phase locking' arrays of tiny lasers could lead to terahertz security scanners.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Sticking electrons to a semiconductor with hydrazine creates an electrocatalyst.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Layered perovskites 'turn off' polarity under too much strain.
Jun 13th, 2016
Read moreCarbon nanodots can graft molecules, making them more effective antimicrobials.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Nanorods' behavior first theorized 20 years ago, but not seen until now.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Previous attempts to mix molecules with light have been complex to produce and only achievable at very low temperatures, but researchers have developed a method to produce these 'half-light' molecules at room temperature.
Jun 13th, 2016
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Shaped DNA frames that precisely link nanoparticles into different structures offer a platform for designing functional nanomaterials.
Jun 13th, 2016
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An international team of scientists have discovered a material that can clear out radioactive waste from nuclear plants more efficiently, cheaply, and safely than current methods.
Jun 13th, 2016
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