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Graphene shown to safely interact with neurons in the brain

Researchers have successfully demonstrated how it is possible to interface graphene with neurons, or nerve cells, while maintaining the integrity of these vital cells.

Jan 29th, 2016

Putting silicon 'sawdust' in a graphene cage boosts battery performance

Approach could remove major obstacles to increasing the capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

Jan 28th, 2016

Researchers develop completely new kind of polymer

Hybrid polymers could lead to new concepts in self-repairing materials, drug delivery and artificial muscles.

Jan 28th, 2016

You'll never be-leaf what makes up this battery

Materials scientists bake oak leaf, add sodium to cook up new large-scale battery possibility.

Jan 28th, 2016

Too-few proteins prompt nanoparticles to clump

Blood serum proteins must find balance with therapeutic nanoparticles.

Jan 28th, 2016

A novel and efficient fabrication technology for cross-shaped memristor

Among the candidates of next-generation memory devices, cross-bar-shaped non-volatile resistive memory (memristor) is one of the most attractive solutions for its non-volatility, faster access speed, ultra-high density and easier fabrication process.

Jan 28th, 2016

Breakthrough enables ultra fast transport of electrical charges in polymers

These pioneering results, which enhance charge transport in polymers by more than 1,000 times, have implications for organic opto-electronic devices.

Jan 28th, 2016

Trapping microbubbles with lasers and sound

Researchers have developed an innovative system that can trap microbubbles. This enables scientists to study the bubbles' properties and develop safer, more effective medical products.

Jan 28th, 2016

Organ-on-chip device mimics placental barrier

Researchers have fabricated a multi-layer microfluidic 'organ-on-chip' device that mimics the structure of the human placental barrier that supports blood flow and exchange of material between the mother and fetus.

Jan 28th, 2016

For this nanocatalyst reaction, one atom makes a big difference

Combining experimental investigations and theoretical simulations, researchers have explained why platinum nanoclusters of a specific size range facilitate the hydrogenation reaction used to produce ethane from ethylene.

Jan 28th, 2016

Reconfigurable origami tubes could find antenna, microfluidic uses

Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, may soon provide a foundation for antennas that can reconfigure themselves to operate at different frequencies, microfluidic devices whose properties can change in operation - and even heating and air-conditioning ductwork that adjusts to demand.