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Researchers reshape the energy landscape of phonons in nanocrystals
Light and vibrations intertwine inside a nanoscale cavity.
Mar 6th, 2018
Read moreBig steps toward controllable and selective fabrication of nanomaterials with prescribed structures
Researchers have developed the diagnostic tools that are being used to advance an improved and integrated understanding of plasma-based synthesis - a widely used but poorly understood tool for creating nanostructures.
Mar 6th, 2018
Read morePrecise layer growth in a superlattice controls electron coupling and magnetism
In this research, single 2-D layers of strontium iridium oxide were sandwiched between either one, two, or three layers of strontium titanium oxide to form three distinct superlattices. Researchers then used x-ray scattering to probe the magnetic structure of each superlattice.
Mar 6th, 2018
Read moreScientists create multifunctional protein-polymer films
Researchers found that when mixing dendrimers and proteins, multilayer films are spontaneously formed and retain the activity and function of protein enzymes, which determines their potential as a material for creating biosensors and medical products.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreA new imaging technique to 'see' the quantum world
Scientists have invented a new imaging technique that produces rapid, precise measurements of quantum behavior in an atomic clock in the form of near-instant visual art.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreModified, 3D-printable alloy shows promise for flexible electronics, soft robots
The advance paves the way toward the 3D printing of tall, complicated structures with a highly conductive gallium alloy.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreRoton quasiparticles observed in quantum gas
This new work paves the way for a novel understanding of paradigmatic states of quantum fluids, such as supersolids.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreCleaning nanowires to get out more light
A simple chemical surface treatment improves the performance of nanowire ultraviolet light-emitting diodes.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreInsulator or superconductor? Physicists find graphene is both
When rotated at a 'magic angle', graphene sheets can form an insulator or a superconductor.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreControlled coupling of light and matter with nano-optics
Researchers have built the foundations for a new field of nano-optics: they have succeeded in controlling the coupling of light and matter at room temperature.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreCapturing brain signals with soft electronics
The new technology is based on a novel elastic material composite, which is biocompatible and retains high electrical conductivity even when stretched to double its original length.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreComparison shows value of DNA barcoding in selecting nanoparticles
Study supports transport of therapeutic molecules into cells.
Mar 5th, 2018
Read moreMapping nanoscale chemical reactions inside batteries in 3-D
Researchers have developed a new technique that lets them pinpoint the location of chemical reactions happening inside lithium-ion batteries in three dimensions at the nanoscale level.
Mar 2nd, 2018
Read moreInexpensive, novel nanotechnology method to transport blood, urine samples without refrigeration
Using nanotechnology, a team of researchers has eliminated the need for refrigeration by developing a new low-cost technique that creates a protective shield around protein biomarkers in the sample. With this method, the samples maintain 95 percent of their purity and the information on which important health-care decisions are based.
Mar 2nd, 2018
Read moreDual frequency comb generated on a single chip using a single laser
Engineers have miniaturized dual-frequency combs by putting two frequency comb generators on a single millimeter-sized silicon-based chip; could lead to low-cost, portable sensing, and spectroscopy in the field in real-time.
Mar 2nd, 2018
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