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
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Scientists have developed a novel and unambiguous way to track energy flow in polyatomic molecules at ultrashort timescales.
Jun 13th, 2018
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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
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Magnetic nanoparticles attached to polymers have been successfully used to target and remove unwanted flavour compounds from wine.
Jun 13th, 2018
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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
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Research reveals that graphene can strengthen neuronal activity, confirming the unique properties of this nanomaterial.
Jun 12th, 2018
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Physicists discover how to create the thinnest liquid films ever.
Jun 12th, 2018
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Scientists proved a decades-old prediction that mixing TNT and novel aluminum nanoparticles can significantly enhance energetic performance.
Jun 11th, 2018
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How grains of sediment capture - and release - impurities in water.
Jun 11th, 2018
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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
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A better device for measuring electromagnetic radiation.
Jun 11th, 2018
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An international team of scientists has developed a metal-organic framework material (MOF) that exhibits a selective, fully reversible and repeatable capability to remove nitrogen dioxide gas from the atmosphere in ambient conditions.
Jun 11th, 2018
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If a coupling mechanism between the atom pair and the molecule exists, one can create a situation in which atom pairs ?resonate? with molecules, thereby clicking together and forming the desired end product.
Jun 11th, 2018
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Researchers have combined silicon- and perovskite-based solar cells. The resulting efficiency of 25.2 percent is a record for this type of tandem cell. Their innovative yet simple manufacturing technique could be directly integrated into existing production lines, and efficiency could eventually rise above 30 percent.
Jun 11th, 2018
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A team of material researchers has succeeded in producing a composite material that is particularly suited for electrodes in lithium batteries. The nanocomposite material might help to significantly increase the storage capacity and lifetime of batteries as well as their charging speed.
Jun 11th, 2018
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The exceptional performance under indoor lighting was achieved by incorporating new solution-processed SnO2/MgO composite electron transport layers between the perovskite semiconductor film and the bottom transparent electrode.
Jun 11th, 2018
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