Molecular microscopy illuminates molecular motor motion
To understand how motors work on a nanoscale and millisecond scale, researchers need to see how the motors are walking.
Jul 25th, 2017
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Smart surface enables advanced manipulation of droplets
Researchers have developed an inexpensive, scalable smart surface that is powered by just a conventional electric battery. The copper-based surface changes from being highly water-repellent (superhydrophobic) to highly water-absorbent (superhydrophilic) as electric potential is applied.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreNew research reveals potential for synthetic materials systems that can 'count' and sense their size
Researchers have utilized computational modeling to mimic natural systems' quorum sensing behavior in synthetic materials, which could lead to devices with the ability for self-recognition and self-regulation.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreWhen shallow defects align, diamonds shine for unprecedented quantum sensitivity
Researchers demonstrate a new way to produce high-density clusters of aligned quantum sensors in diamond just nanometers from the surface, offering submolecular sensitivity to microscopy like never before.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreNew phase change mechanism could lead to new class of chemical vapor sensors
An interdisciplinary team of scientists demonstrated that monolayer 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides undergo a change from semiconductor-to-metallic phase when exposed to airborne chemical vapors.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreNanoparticles loaded with curcumin kill cancer cells
Curcumin formula shows promise against treatment-resistant childhood cancer.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreChemical route towards electronic devices in graphene
A research team produced their electronic graphene structures through a chemical reaction. They evaporated the precursor molecules onto a gold crystal, where they react in a very controlled way to yield new chemical compounds.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreCarbon nanotubes stand at attention
Just as members of a marching band align themselves for a performance, carbon nanotubes create a similar configuration.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreNatural molecule to boost the performance of electrodes for rechargeable batteries
Lab tests show that a novel material based on the organic porphyrin molecule allows to charge batteries within one single minute.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreFlexible proximity sensor creates smart surfaces
Researchers have developed a proximity sensor made from silicone and carbon nanotubes, which detects objects and determines their position.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreLarge single-crystal graphene is possible
The target of large, cheap and quick graphene synthesis achieved: 5 x 50 cm?2 and beyond.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreNew strategy to design mechano-responsive luminescent materials
Researchers have designed a novel mechano-responsive luminescent material using a gold and isocyanide complex, which includes two bonded rings of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreMagnetic quantum objects in a 'nano egg-box'
Physicists build artificial traps for fluxons.
Jul 25th, 2017
Read moreNew magnetic topological semimetal could advance electronics
A recent discovery advances fundamental knowledge that could one day lead to more energy-efficient computers, televisions, cell phones and other electronics.
Jul 24th, 2017
Read moreMultitasking monolayers
Two-dimensional materials that can multitask. That is the result of a new process that naturally produces patterned monolayers that can act as a base for creating a wide variety of novel materials with dual optical, magnetic, catalytic or sensing capabilities.
Jul 24th, 2017
Read moreEngineers invent the first bio-compatible, ion current battery
This entirely new kind of battery is bio-compatible because it produces the same kind of electrical energy that the body uses.
Jul 24th, 2017
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