Researchers combined a sub-wavelength nanowire with a photonic crystal platform, and demonstrated 2 firsts: Continuous-wave lasing oscillation by sub-wavelength nanowire, as well as high-speed signal modulation by a nanowire laser.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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Nanowire ink enables flexible, programmable electronics on materials like paper, plastic or fabric.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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New technique produces highly conductive graphene wafers.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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New research shows graphene can filter common salts from water to make it safe to drink. Findings could lead to affordable desalination technology.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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The value of the surface tension of water at room temperature is known accurately to four significant figures and is recommended as a standard for the calibration of other devices. New research now shows that this value is not as universal as previously believed.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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Scientists have created an artificial synapse capable of learning autonomously. They were also able to model the device, which is essential for developing more complex circuits.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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An image of spectacular swirling graphene ink in alcohol, which can be used to print electrical circuits onto paper, has won the overall prize in a science photography competition.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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Researchers have developed a new method to create films of porous metal-organic frameworks fully aligned on inorganic substrates. The method is simple, requiring only that the substrate and an organic linker are mixed under mild conditions, and fast, producing perfectly aligned films within minutes.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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Researchers are capitalizing on venomous sneak attacks by developing a strategy based on a bee-venom peptide, apamin, to deliver medications to the brain.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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By capping liquids with graphene, an ultrathin sheet of pure carbon, researchers have revitalized and extended a powerful technique to image surfaces.
Mar 31st, 2017
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Rubbery, multifunctional nanowire-coated fibers could be used to study spinal cord neurons and potentially restore function.
Mar 31st, 2017
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A recent study has presented a new cost-efficient way to produce inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells which sets a new world-record efficiency performance, in particular photostability.
Mar 31st, 2017
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Graphene-based electrode prototype, inspired by fern leaves, could be the answer to solar energy storage challenge.
Mar 31st, 2017
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Scientists warn that the broad-spectrum antimicrobial effectiveness of silver is being put at risk by the widespread and inappropriate expansion of nanosilver use in medical and consumer goods.
Mar 31st, 2017
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Researchers have discovered a way to mass produce spiral semiconductors that can take that important, light-coiling step.
Mar 31st, 2017
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Now it's possible for anyone to see and share 3-D nanoscale imagery with a new open-source software platform.
Mar 31st, 2017
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