Efficiency of water electrolysis doubled
A sub-surface copper layer boosts activity of platinum electrodes.
Mar 10th, 2016
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'Sticky waves': Molecular interactions at the nanoscale
Like the gravitational forces that are responsible for the attraction between the Earth and the moon, as well as the dynamics of the entire solar system, there exist attractive forces between objects at the nanoscale.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreDown the rabbit hole: How electrons travel through exotic new material
Researchers have observed a bizarre behavior in a strange new crystal that could hold the key for future electronic technologies. Unlike most materials in which electrons travel on the surface, in these new materials the electrons sink into the depths of the crystal through special conductive channels.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreOverlooked resistance may inflate estimates of organic-semiconductor performance
If unaccounted for, 'non-ideal' behaviors can inflate estimates of charge-carrier mobility.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreDetecting hot electrons in real time with a graphene-semiconductor catalytic nanodiode
Researchers fabricated a graphene-semiconductor catalytic nanodiode for improved conductivity of graphene-based nanostructures.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreLive view of catalyst deactivation
Platinum nanoparticles fuse together under reaction conditions decreasing their efficiency.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreLight helps the transistor laser switch faster
Light and electrons interact in a complex dance within fiber optic devices. A new study found that in the transistor laser, a device for next-generation high-speed computing, the light and electrons spur one another on to faster switching speeds than any devices available.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreNew approach to designing reconfigurable magnetic nanopatterns
A team of international scientists has demonstrated a novel approach for designing fully reconfigurable magnetic nanopatterns whose properties and functionality can be programmed and reprogrammed on-demand.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreAtomic vibrations in nanomaterials
Scientists explain what happens to atomic vibrations when materials are nanosized and how this knowledge can be used to systematically engineer nanomaterials for different applications.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreUnderstanding the dynamics of crowd behavior
Crowds formed from nanoparticles disperse as their environment becomes more disordered.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreTaking control of crystal formation
Surface chemistry offers new approach to directing crystal formation in pharmaceutical industry.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreOn-the-spot diagnosis of certain cancers with sensitive bionsensor
A compact optical device that can rapidly and sensitively detect biomarkers in urine has been developed by researchers. It has promise for developing simple point-of-care diagnosis of cancer and other diseases.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreMicro solid oxide fuel cell makes drones fly more than 1 hour
Scientists have developed a miniaturized solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) to replace lithium-ion batteries in smartphones, laptops, drones, and other small electronic devices.
Mar 8th, 2016
Read moreInnovative catalyst fabrication method may yield breakthrough in fuel cell development
Researchers develop new method for creating highly efficient gold nanoparticle catalysts for fuel cells.
Mar 8th, 2016
Read moreMix and match MOF
New composite material that traps oxygen selectively could be useful for energy applications such as fuel cells.
Mar 8th, 2016
Read moreNew nanoparticle technology to decipher structure and function of membrane proteins
The method makes it possible to access drug targets that previously could not be investigated and therefore potentially allows for the development of novel drugs, therapeutic antibodies and vaccines.
Mar 8th, 2016
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