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Searching for quantum physics in all the right places
An improved method for measuring quantum properties offers new insight into the unique characteristics of quantum systems.
Posted: Jul 19th, 2013
Read moreControlling friction by tuning van der Waals forces
Researchers have shown that the friction acting at a material surface is influenced by the structure of the sub-surface layers.
Posted: Jul 19th, 2013
Read moreResearchers make droplets dance (w/videos)
This is the first time researchers have demonstrated reversible switching between static and dynamic self-assembly.
Posted: Jul 19th, 2013
Read moreFacebook for molecules
Scientists design easily searchable Facebook-like networks that could speed the development of new drugs and designer materials.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreUnusual material expands dramatically under pressure
Surprising property could aid in the design of pressure sensors and artificial muscles.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreImproving catalytic reactions to enhance nanotechnology performance and fabrication
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Trieste and Brookhaven National Laboratory has shown a way to precisely design the active elements of a certain class of catalysts, showing which parameters are most critical for improving performance.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreGraphene 'onion rings' have delicious potential
Concentric hexagons of graphene grown in a furnace at Rice University represent the first time anyone has synthesized graphene nanoribbons on metal from the bottom up - atom by atom.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreMethod of measuring nanoparticle penetration through protective gloves
In an effort to address the current lack of tools and knowledge in this area, the IRSST developed a method to measure the penetration of nanoparticles through protective glove materials under conditions simulating workplace use.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreNanotechnology researchers break record for thinnest light-absorber
Stanford University scientists have created the thinnest, most efficient absorber of visible light on record. The nanosize structure, thousands of times thinner than an ordinary sheet of paper, could lower the cost and improve the efficiency of solar cells, according to the scientists.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreSUNY's NanoCollege to set up Photovoltaic Manufacturing and Technology Development Facility
CNSE acquires and relocates the assets of Silicon Valley solar company SVTC as part of a $100M initiative that will create over 100 high-tech jobs and positions New York as the national leader in accelerating innovative solar technologies.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreResearchers manufactured the world's largest flexible color organic light emitting display
Imagine a paper-thin computer display you could roll up and carry around easily. The Flexible Electronics and Display Center at Arizona State University is advancing technologies to make that possibility a reality.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreCarbon nanotubes will transform our materials
The world's largest conference on carbon nanomaterials, NT13, was held June 24-28 at Aalto University. Over 400 scientists and industry experts joined the event to share their knowledge on the fundamental science and applications of carbon nanotubes and graphene.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read morePreviously unknown mechanism drives evaporation at the nanoscale
Evaporation is so common that everybody thinks it is a well understood phenomenon. Appearances can be, however, deceptive. Recently, a new, earlier not predicted mechanism of evaporation was discovered. Experiments and simulations not only confirm its existence, but also indicate that it plays the crucial role in evaporation process in the nanoscale.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreMaterialwissenschaftler entdecken neuen Mechanismus beim Wachsen von Gold-Nanopartikeln
Dass Metalle wie Schneeflocken wachsen, klingt ungewöhnlich. Beginnend von einem Metallkern wachsen die Metalle dabei in nanomtergroßen Verästelungen in verschiedene Richtungen und können so ganze Beschichtungen ausbilden.
Posted: Jul 18th, 2013
Read moreA novel material with world record breaking surface area and water adsorption abilities
A novel material with world record breaking surface area and water adsorption abilities has been synthesized by researchers from Uppsala University, Sweden.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2013
Read moreAnother nanotechnology milestone by NASA engineers (w/video)
A NASA engineer has achieved yet another milestone in his quest to advance an emerging super-black nanotechnology that promises to make spacecraft instruments more sensitive without enlarging their size.
Posted: Jul 17th, 2013
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