Scientists have discovered that bone too is flexoelectric. They posit the possible role of flexoelectricity in the regeneration of bone tissue in and around the kind of microfractures incurred in bones on a daily basis.
Jan 19th, 2018
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Researchers produce 2D sheets of tin atoms predicted to have exotic uses in electronics.
Jan 19th, 2018
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Researchers have employed carbon nanoparticles with an average diameter of 20 nm in high efficiency state-of-the-art perovskite solar cells to control the morphology of the perovskite film.
Jan 19th, 2018
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Researchers have developed a novel electric propulsion technology for nanorobots. It allows molecular machines to move a hundred thousand times faster than with the biochemical processes used to date.
Jan 19th, 2018
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Scientists have devised a methodology for the procurement of atomically resolved images of beam-sensitive materials using transmission electron microscopy.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Technique could lead to new classes of materials that can bend light, such as for those used in cloaking devices.
Jan 18th, 2018
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A new polymer raises the bar for lithium-sulfur batteries.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Inspired by biology, a team of scientists has created new nanotubes that could help with water purification and tissue engineering studies.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Study finds topological materials could boost the efficiency of thermoelectric devices.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Researchers are applying the same hydrodynamic transport model used to study flow in fluids to explain heat transport in a solid semiconductor, with potential implications for the design of high-speed transistors and lasers.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Chemists have recently discovered that gold-silver (Au-Ag) nanoparticles can be used to image and provide concurrent treatment for bacterial infections.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Crumpling reduces rigidity in an otherwise stiff material, making it less prone to catastrophic failure.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Novel approach lays groundwork for using 3-D printing to repair tissue in the body.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Nano surfaces inspired by carnivorous plants delay degradation.
Jan 17th, 2018
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A major step has been taken towards linking electrical and magnetic material properties, which is crucial for possible applications in electronics.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Microscopically small particles can spontaneously self-assemble into complex layered structures with remarkable properties.
Jan 17th, 2018
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