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Detecting hot electrons in real time with a graphene-semiconductor catalytic nanodiode

Researchers fabricated a graphene-semiconductor catalytic nanodiode for improved conductivity of graphene-based nanostructures.

Mar 10th, 2016

Live view of catalyst deactivation

Platinum nanoparticles fuse together under reaction conditions decreasing their efficiency.

Mar 10th, 2016

Light helps the transistor laser switch faster

Light and electrons interact in a complex dance within fiber optic devices. A new study found that in the transistor laser, a device for next-generation high-speed computing, the light and electrons spur one another on to faster switching speeds than any devices available.

Mar 9th, 2016

New approach to designing reconfigurable magnetic nanopatterns

A team of international scientists has demonstrated a novel approach for designing fully reconfigurable magnetic nanopatterns whose properties and functionality can be programmed and reprogrammed on-demand.

Mar 9th, 2016

Atomic vibrations in nanomaterials

Scientists explain what happens to atomic vibrations when materials are nanosized and how this knowledge can be used to systematically engineer nanomaterials for different applications.

Mar 9th, 2016

Understanding the dynamics of crowd behavior

Crowds formed from nanoparticles disperse as their environment becomes more disordered.

Mar 9th, 2016

Taking control of crystal formation

Surface chemistry offers new approach to directing crystal formation in pharmaceutical industry.

Mar 9th, 2016

On-the-spot diagnosis of certain cancers with sensitive bionsensor

A compact optical device that can rapidly and sensitively detect biomarkers in urine has been developed by researchers. It has promise for developing simple point-of-care diagnosis of cancer and other diseases.

Mar 9th, 2016

Micro solid oxide fuel cell makes drones fly more than 1 hour

Scientists have developed a miniaturized solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) to replace lithium-ion batteries in smartphones, laptops, drones, and other small electronic devices.

Mar 8th, 2016

Innovative catalyst fabrication method may yield breakthrough in fuel cell development

Researchers develop new method for creating highly efficient gold nanoparticle catalysts for fuel cells.

Mar 8th, 2016

Mix and match MOF

New composite material that traps oxygen selectively could be useful for energy applications such as fuel cells.

Mar 8th, 2016

New nanoparticle technology to decipher structure and function of membrane proteins

The method makes it possible to access drug targets that previously could not be investigated and therefore potentially allows for the development of novel drugs, therapeutic antibodies and vaccines.

Mar 8th, 2016

The properties of light can be controlled by means of nanostructures

A theoretical study based on computational simulations has shown that the intensity of ultraviolet light that is made to pass through a graphene nano-ribbon is modulated with a terahertz frequency.

Mar 8th, 2016

Driving the performance of nanosystems to the limit

Researchers have developed a diagnostic technique capable of identifying performance problems in nanoresonators, a type of nanodetector used in research and industry.

Mar 8th, 2016

Nanotechnologists can now make orientation of magnetism adjustable in new materials

Nanotechnologists are now able to create materials in which they can influence and precisely control the orientation of the magnetism at will. An interlayer just 0.4 nanometres thick is the key to this success.

Mar 8th, 2016

Flexible and transparent graphene pressure sensor

Researchers have developed a transparent, bendable and sensitive pressure sensor. Healthcare practitioners may one day be able to physically screen for breast cancer using pressure-sensitive rubber gloves to detect tumors, owing to this newly developed sensor.

Mar 8th, 2016

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