Alcohol-free zone - an effective process for coating noble nanoparticles
Noble metal nanoparticles can be coated with silica by a simple, environmentally friendly process that does not employ alcohol.
Feb 4th, 2015
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One-atom-thin silicon transistors hold promise for super-fast computing
Researchers have created the first transistors made of silicene, the world's thinnest silicon material. Their research holds the promise of building dramatically faster, smaller and more efficient computer chips.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreRediscovering spontaneous light emission with a nano-antenna
Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a nano-sized optical antenna that can greatly enhance the spontaneous emission of light from atoms, molecules and semiconductor quantum dots. This advance opens the door to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that can replace lasers for short-range optical communications, including optical interconnects for microchips, plus a host of other potential applications.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read morePhysicists observe motion of skyrmions
Small magnetic whirls may revolutionize future data storage and information processing if they can be moved rapidly and reliably in small structures. A team of scientists has now been able to investigate the dynamics of these whirls experimentally.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read morePenta-graphene, a new structural variant of carbon, discovered
The unique structure of the thin sheet of pure carbon was inspired by pentagonal tile pattern found in the streets of Cairo.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read moreArtificial blood vessels
Researchers create tri-layered artificial blood vessels for the first time.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read moreLooking at graphene and other 2D crystals in energy conversion and storage
Scientists working with Europe's Graphene Flagship provide a wide-ranging review of the potential for 2D crystals in energy conversion and storage.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read moreEngineers use disorder to control light on a nanoscale
A breakthrough could lead to the more precise transfer of information in computer chips, as well as new types of optical materials for light emission and lasers.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreWinding borders may enhance graphene
Far from being a defect, a winding thread of odd rings at the border of two sheets of graphene has qualities that may prove valuable to manufacturers.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreWorms lead way to test nanoparticle toxicity
The lowly roundworm is the star of an ambitious Rice University project to measure the toxicity of nanoparticles.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreWrinkle predictions
New mathematical theory may explain patterns in fingerprints, raisins, and microlenses.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreMicroscopic monitoring may yield advances in production of products, pharmaceuticals
A team of physicists has developed a method to monitor the properties of microscopic particles as they grow within a chemical reaction vessel, creating new opportunities to improve the quality and consistency of a wide range of industrial and consumer products. Their work offers benefits for commodities ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to perfumes and cosmetics.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreA molecular sensor for 'crowd control' in cells
Scientists have developed a molecular sensor to measure 'crowding' in cells, which reflects the concentration of macromolecules present. The sensor provides quantitative information on the concentration of macromolecules in bacteria and in mammalian cells.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreGraphene displays clear prospects for flexible electronics
Researchers show that new 2D 'designer materials' can be produced to create flexible, see-through and more efficient electronic devices.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreDance of the nanovortices
The trajectories of small magnetic entities referred to as skyrmions have been captured and recorded with the help of X-ray holography. Researchers gained new insight from the analysis of this motion: these nanoscale vortices possess mass.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreThe quest for efficiency in thermoelectric nanowires
Researchers say better materials and manufacturing techniques for the nanowires could allow carmakers to harvest power from the heat wasted by exhaust systems or lead to more efficient devices to cool computer chips.
Feb 2nd, 2015
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