Live images from the nano-cosmos
Researchers have observed in real-time how buckyballs arrange themselves into ultra-smooth layers.
Nov 5th, 2014
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Winners of the First Heinrich Rohrer Medal
In order to celebrate the great achievements accomplished by the late Dr. Heinrich Rohrer, Nobel Laureate and IBM Fellow and to further promote progress in research and development in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, an international prize was named after him in 2013 by The Surface Science Society of Japan (SSSJ) in collaboration with IBM Research Zurich, the Swiss Embassy in Japan and his wife Rose-Marie.
Nov 5th, 2014
Read moreAre we entering the nano era?
Modern hard drives only require an area of a few square nanometers for each bit of information. To protect ourselves from sunburn we use sunscreens that contain nanoparticles of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Is this the beginning of the nano era? Younan Xia from Georgia Institute of Technology pursues this question in his editorial.
Nov 5th, 2014
Read moreNew study supports the use of a POSS molecule to strengthen aluminum alloys in automobiles
The study results show that TriSilanol POSS, created by silanol bonds at the corners of the POSS molecule, increased both the strength and toughness of A4047 and A359 aluminum alloys. In the A359 sample where POSS was added, elongation to failure increased from 23% to 250% over the control sample. According to the authors, these results hold great promise for the automotive industry.
Nov 5th, 2014
Read morePhotosynthesis in X-ray vision
New technology facilitates analysis of biomolecules in a near-natural state.
Nov 4th, 2014
Read moreLight in new shape
The joint project R2D2 will start in November 2014 aiming at the investigation of production-related processes and technologies for the manufacturing of flexible OLED.
Nov 4th, 2014
Read moreArtificial nanoparticles a possible alternative to antibiotics
Scientists ave developed a novel substance for the treatment of severe bacterial infections without antibiotics, which would prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.
Nov 4th, 2014
Read moreScientists create dual-purpose nanoporous film for energy storage, hydrogen catalysis
Scientists have turned molybdenum disulfide's two-dimensional form into a nanoporous film that can catalyze the production of hydrogen or be used for energy storage.
Nov 4th, 2014
Read moreBetter bomb-sniffing technology with nanomaterials
Engineers have developed a new type of carbon nanotube material for handheld sensors that will be quicker and better at sniffing out explosives, deadly gases and illegal drugs.
Nov 4th, 2014
Read moreNano-Optik mit Risiko
In Dimensionen vordringen, die nie ein Physiker zuvor gesehen hat: Auf diesem Weg befindet sich Professor Bert Hecht. Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft flankiert seinen Vorstoss mit 1,5 Millionen Euro.
Nov 4th, 2014
Read moreOutsmarting thermodynamics in self-assembly of nanostructures
Researchers report method for symmetry-breaking in feedback-driven self-assembly of optical metamaterials.
Nov 4th, 2014
Read moreA coating that protects against heat and oxidation
Researchers have developed a coating technique that they plan to use to protect tur- bine engine and waste incinerator components against heat and oxidation. A topcoat from micro-scaled hollow aluminium oxide spheres provides heat insulation, in the lab, already proved more economical than conventional techniques.
Nov 3rd, 2014
Read moreCombining 'Tinkertoy' materials with solar cells for increased photovoltaic efficiency
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have received a $1.2 million award to develop a technique that they believe will significantly improve the efficiencies of photovoltaic materials and help make solar electricity cost-competitive with other sources of energy.
Nov 3rd, 2014
Read moreHierarchical vine-tree-like carbon nanotube architectures
Researchers report on the in-situ self-assembly of vine-tree-like nanostructure using carbon nanotubes as the building blocks by chemical vapor deposition. This work also provides a general biomimetic strategy toward the design of hierarchical nanomaterials with extraordinary electron pathways as well as tunable surface/interface that can be used in areas of catalysis, separation, and energy conversion and storage.
Nov 3rd, 2014
Read moreNeue Methode in der Rastertunnelmikroskopie: Forscher bilden Schriftzug aus 47 Molekuelen
Wissenschaftler haben eine neue Ansteuerung für Rastertunnelmikroskope entwickelt, die es ihnen ermöglicht, einzelne grosse Molekuele interaktiv mit der Hand zu verschieben. Bisher waren nur simple, starr programmierte Bewegungen moeglich.
Nov 3rd, 2014
Read moreTwo photons strongly coupled by glass fiber
Usually, light waves do not interact with each other. Coupling of photons with other photons is only possible with the help of special materials and very intense light. Scientists in Vienna have now created the strongest possible coupling of only two photons - an important achievement for quantum optics.
Nov 2nd, 2014
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