Researchers make transparent conductors by means of stamping and growing
Researchers have discovered a new technique to make transparent conductors used in electronics such as solar cells and smartphones.
Dec 3rd, 2015
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Storing electricity in paper
Researchers have developed power paper - a new material with an outstanding ability to store energy. The material consists of nanocellulose and a conductive polymer.
Dec 3rd, 2015
Read moreHow to give a twist to the self-assembly of nanoparticles
The rotation of nanoparticles such as proteins and colloids plays a key role in the self-assembly of these particles into complexes and clusters.
Dec 3rd, 2015
Read moreGraphene oxide could make stronger dental fillings
Study reveals new filling material material that is not toxic to teeth.
Dec 3rd, 2015
Read moreNew plastic solar cell minimizes loss of photon energy
Researchers have shown that a newly developed polymer can minimize energy loss as well as silicon-based solar cells when converting photon energy from sunlight to electricity.
Dec 3rd, 2015
Read moreA cheap, disposable device for diagnosing disease
The development of a reusable microfluidic device for sorting and manipulating cells and other micro/nano meter scale objects will make biomedical diagnosis of diseases cheaper and more convenient in regions where medical facilities are sparse or cost is prohibitive.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreViscous nanopores collapse according to universal law
Viscous nanopores, tiny holes punctured in fluid membranes, collapse according to a universal law, a study shows. The finding could improve the design of nanopores for fast, inexpensive DNA analysis and sheds light on the biology of pores in cell membranes.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreExploring the limits for high-performance LEDs and solar cells
Researchers systematically unravel the potential of a nonradiative energy transfer mechanism, called Foerster energy transfer, to increase the efficiency of hybrid optoelectronic devices.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreA quantum spin on molecular computers
If quantum computers existed, they would revolutionize computing as we know it. Based on fundamental properties of matter, the potential power of these theoretical workhorses would solve problems in a new way, cracking extremely complex spy codes and precisely modeling chemical systems in a snap. Now, researchers have created cleverly designed molecules to get one step closer to this goal.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreNew stretchable, wearable carbon nanotube sensor made with chewing gum
Scientists report a unique sensing device made of gum and carbon nanotubes that can move with your most bendable parts and track your breathing.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreSwimming devices could deliver drugs inside the body
A new method of guiding microscopic swimming devices has the potential to deliver drugs to a targeted location inside the body.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreLiquid metal 'nano-terminators' target cancer cells
Researchers have developed a new drug delivery technique that uses a biodegradable liquid metal to target cancer cells. The liquid metal drug delivery method promises to boost the effect of cancer drugs.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreSteering the flow of light
Nanoparticles with varied shapes scatter light in useful and unusual ways.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreNanoscale ribbons of a new phase of gold with a different crystalline structure
A new and stable phase of gold with different physical and optical properties from those of conventional gold has been synthesized and promises to be useful for a wide range of applications, including plasmonics and catalysis.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreQuantum computer made of standard semiconductor materials
Physicists have tracked down semiconductor nanostructure mechanisms that can result in the loss of stored information - and halted the amnesia using an external magnetic field. The new nanostructures comprise common semiconductor materials compatible with standard manufacturing processes.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Read moreScientists use light to switch viral activity and deliver cargoes to cells
Light is helping scientists control both the infectivity of viruses and gene delivery to the nuclei of target cells. The researchers have developed a method to use two shades of red to control the level and spatial distribution of gene expression in cells via an engineered virus.
Dec 1st, 2015
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