Lightweight catalyst for artificial photosynthesis
Carbonitride aerogels mediate the photocatalytic conversion of water.
Aug 4th, 2017
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Quantum magnets doped with holes
Scientists reveal hidden magnetic order in one-dimensional quantum crystals doped with holes.
Aug 4th, 2017
Read moreNew model for bimolecular reactions in nanoreactors
Theoretical physicists have devised a mathematical model of two different molecules reacting within so called nanoreactors that act as catalysts.
Aug 4th, 2017
Read moreNanoparticles trick body into accepting organ transplants
Using nanoparticles, researchers have developed a drug-delivery system that could reduce organ transplant complications by hiding the donated tissue from the recipient's immune system.
Aug 4th, 2017
Read moreThe power of perovskite
The accelerating progress in perovskite technology over the past few years suggest new perovskite-based devices will soon outperform current technology in the energy sector.
Aug 4th, 2017
Read moreAtomic-level observations reveal exactly how low-cost fuel cell catalysts work
Direct atomic-level observations provide unique insights into efficiency potential of non-precious metals for automotive and other applications.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreA dual-surface graphene electrode to split water into hydrogen and oxygen
Chemists have produced a catalyst based on laser-induced graphene that splits water into hydrogen on one side and oxygen on the other side. They said the inexpensive material may be a practical component in generating the hydrogen for use in future fuel cells.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreUsing angles to improve the future of electronics
Coherent commensurate electronic states at the interface between misoriented graphene layers.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreMetal-free nanoparticle could expand MRI use, tumor detection
A new metal-free nanoparticle could help circumvent the health- and age-related barriers to MRIs, which physicians use to investigate or confirm a broad range of medical issues.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreSpin dynamics of graphene explained through supercomputing
A new paper sheds light on previously-unexplained results observed in experiments to detect and quantify the spin Hall effect in graphene-based heterostructures.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreFrom greenhouse gas to 3-D surface-microporous graphene
Tiny dents in the surface of graphene greatly enhances its potential as a supercapacitor. Even better, it can be made from carbon dioxide.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreMarriage of microscopy techniques reveals 3-D structure of critical protein complex
Researchers have solved the three-dimensional structure of a complex that is essential for the correct sorting of chromosomes into eggs and sperm during reproductive cell division or meiosis.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreNew technique to facilitate industrial production of various nanosheet-based devices
A research group has developed a novel technique to synthesize monolayer films composed of neatly tiled two-dimensional materials, such as oxide nanosheets and graphene, on substrate surfaces in as quickly as one minute.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Read moreSolar sunglasses generate solar power
Researchers present sunglasses with colored, semitransparent solar cells applied onto lenses that supply a microprocessor and two displays with electric power.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Read more2D materials clean up their act
Scientists have shown that even the gas within which the 2D material stacks are assembled can affect the structure and properties of the materials.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Read moreRiding the wave: Pioneering research tames nanoquakes
Researchers have pioneered a new technique to control high frequency sound waves, commonly found within everyday devices such as mobile phones.
Aug 2nd, 2017
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