Fast flowing heat in layered material heterostructures
Researchers have detected graphene's out-of-plane heat transfer in van der Waals heterostructures. This phenomenon has many implications for optoelectronic devices.
Dec 18th, 2017
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Quantum material has shark-like ability to detect small electrical signals
A 'quantum material' that mimics a shark's ability to detect the minute electric fields of small prey has been shown to perform well in ocean-like conditions, with potential applications from defense to marine biology.
Dec 18th, 2017
Read moreDesigner nanoparticles destroy a broad array of viruses
Computational modeling key in design.
Dec 18th, 2017
Read moreGetting under graphite's skin
A recently discovered method of layering metals with the 2D material may lead to brand new properties.
Dec 18th, 2017
Read moreAtoms rearrange in electrolyte and control ion flow under tough conditions
First-time-ever-seen structures around hematite offer insights to advance geoscience, catalysis models.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreResearchers report the first atomic scale observation of gold ions moving in liquid
This study is expected to provide a basis for more energy efficient devices.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreA new theory to describe widely used material
Chemical potential-electric double layer coupling in conjugated polymer-polyelectrolyte blends.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreSingle-photon detector can count to 4
Quantum information scientists teach an old detector a new trick previously believed impossible.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreReal-time observation of collective quantum modes
Scientists have studied the consequences of spontaneous symmetry breaking in detail using a quantum simulator.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreNanostructures control heat transfer: Researchers demonstrate new concepts for heat management
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in precisely controlling temperature-dependent thermal conductivity with the help of polymer materials.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read more3D nanoscale imaging made possible
Scientists demonstrate 'Plasmonic Brownian Microscopy', a method with stunning properties.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreGraphene in zero G promises success in space
Experiments testing graphene for two different space-related applications have shown extremely promising results.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreComplete design of a silicon quantum computer chip unveiled
A reimagining of today's computer chips by Australian and Dutch engineers shows how a quantum computer can be manufactured -- using mostly standard silicon technology.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreRecord high photoconductivity for new metal-organic framework material
Researchers have created a new metal-organic framework (MOF) that has shown record-high photo-conductivity levels for a material of its type.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreSpaghetti-like, DNA 'noodle origami' the new shape of things to come for nanotechnology
May one day revolutionize medicine by making and delivering drugs inside cells.
Dec 15th, 2017
Read moreNanoparticles as a solution against antibiotic resistance?
Researchers fight mucoviscidosis with nanoparticles.
Dec 15th, 2017
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