Researchers have developed a novel electric propulsion technology for nanorobots. It allows molecular machines to move a hundred thousand times faster than with the biochemical processes used to date.
Jan 19th, 2018
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Scientists have devised a methodology for the procurement of atomically resolved images of beam-sensitive materials using transmission electron microscopy.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Technique could lead to new classes of materials that can bend light, such as for those used in cloaking devices.
Jan 18th, 2018
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A new polymer raises the bar for lithium-sulfur batteries.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Inspired by biology, a team of scientists has created new nanotubes that could help with water purification and tissue engineering studies.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Study finds topological materials could boost the efficiency of thermoelectric devices.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Researchers are applying the same hydrodynamic transport model used to study flow in fluids to explain heat transport in a solid semiconductor, with potential implications for the design of high-speed transistors and lasers.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Chemists have recently discovered that gold-silver (Au-Ag) nanoparticles can be used to image and provide concurrent treatment for bacterial infections.
Jan 18th, 2018
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Crumpling reduces rigidity in an otherwise stiff material, making it less prone to catastrophic failure.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Novel approach lays groundwork for using 3-D printing to repair tissue in the body.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Nano surfaces inspired by carnivorous plants delay degradation.
Jan 17th, 2018
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A major step has been taken towards linking electrical and magnetic material properties, which is crucial for possible applications in electronics.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Microscopically small particles can spontaneously self-assemble into complex layered structures with remarkable properties.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Carbon-based nanocomposite with embedded metal ions yields impressive performance as catalyst for electrolysis of water to generate hydrogen.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Physicists have for the first time succeeded in characterizing the mechanical properties of free-standing single-atom-thick membranes of graphene.
Jan 17th, 2018
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Researchers use sunlight to make hydrogen with a new nanostructured catalyst based on nanosheets of black phosphorus and bismuth vanadate.
Jan 17th, 2018
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