Spontaneous formation of biomimetic, nanoporous membrane channels
Carbon nanotubes insert into artificial and active cell membranes, reproducing major features of biological channels.
Apr 10th, 2015
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How many gold atoms make gold metal?
Researchers have shown that dramatic changes in the electronic properties of nanometre-sized chunks of gold occur in well-defined size range.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read moreA smectic liquid crystal that overcomes many of the challenges posed by organic field effect transistor materials
Researchers designed a molecule that would incorporate a number of desirable liquid crystal qualities, in particular the smectic E phase. Low ordered liquid crystal phases form droplets at their melting temperature, but the smectic E phase has the advantage of retaining the thin-film shape.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read moreResearch could usher in next generation of batteries, fuel cells
Scientists have made a discovery that could dramatically improve the efficiency of batteries and fuel cells. The research involves improving the transport of oxygen ions, a key component in converting chemical reactions into electricity.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read morePlant cell structure discovery could lead to improved renewable materials
Major steps forward in the use of plants for renewable materials, energy and for building construction could soon arise, thanks to a key advance in understanding the structure of wood.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read moreGraphene looking promising for future spintronic devices
Researchers have discovered that large area graphene is able to preserve electron spin over an extended period, and communicate it over greater distances than had previously been known. This has opened the door for the development of spintronics, with an aim to manufacturing faster and more energy-efficient memory and processors in computers.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read moreA research to find the optimum conditions for the growth of GaN nanowires
The aim of this research is to find the optimum conditions for the growth of GaN nanowires. This means obtaining nanostructures with the best characteristics for developing applications. For instance, the position control of these structures on diamond is strongly desired for quantum computation.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read moreEngineers now understand how complex carbon nanostructures form
Understanding how nanotube forests are created could lead to advancements in aerospace and biomedical applications.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read moreNanopillar fabrication to lead to more efficient electronics
An engineering researcher will build nanoscale pillars that will lead to more energy-efficient transistors in electronic devices and gadgets.
Apr 10th, 2015
Read moreErupting electrodes: how recharging leaves behind microscopic debris inside batteries (w/video)
Identifying where buildup comes from will lead to improved rechargeable batteries.
Apr 9th, 2015
Read moreChemists create tiny gold nanoparticles that reflect nature's patterns
Our world is full of patterns, from the twist of a DNA molecule to the spiral of the Milky Way. New research has revealed that tiny, synthetic gold nanoparticles exhibit some of nature's most intricate patterns.
Apr 9th, 2015
Read moreMultimetal nanoframes improve catalyst performance
Concentrating noble-metal catalyst atoms on the surface of porous nano-frame alloys shows over thirty-fold increase in performance.
Apr 9th, 2015
Read moreNew understanding of electromagnetism could enable 'antennas on a chip'
New understanding of the nature of electromagnetism could lead to antennas small enough to fit on computer chips - the 'last frontier' of semiconductor design - and could help identify the points where theories of classical electromagnetism and quantum mechanics overlap.
Apr 9th, 2015
Read moreNovel photolithographic technology that enables control over functional shapes of microstructures
Researchers have developed a novel photolithographic technology enabling control over the functional shapes of micropatterns using oxygen diffusion.
Apr 8th, 2015
Read moreResearchers develop a harmless artificial virus for gene therapy
Researchers managed to create artificial viruses, protein complexes with the ability of self-assembling and forming nanoparticles which are capable of surrounding DNA fragments, penetrating the cells and reaching the nucleus in a very efficient manner, where they then release the therapeutic DNA fragments. The achievement represents an alternative with no biological risk to the use of viruses in gene therapy.
Apr 8th, 2015
Read moreScientists use ultrasound waves to produce fullerene
Researchers used a simple, fast and effective method to produce fullerene nanostructures by applying ultrasound waves.
Apr 8th, 2015
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