Scientists in Japan are finding that perovskites have the potential to improve the fabrication of electrodes and wiring in ceramic-based electronics such as spark plugs.
Mar 11th, 2015
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Tiny glass nanospheres coated on one side with a very fine gold film: Scientists have shown that particles modified in this way can be moved about with high precision using laser beams, creating an optically controlled micro-elevator.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreResearchers found a way to process natural silk to create carbon-based nanosheets that could potentially be used in energy storage devices.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreScientists have discovered that graphene oxide is effective at eliminating certain bacteria in the mouth, some of which have developed antibiotic resistance.
Mar 11th, 2015
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Designing new polymers for superior protection capabilities by unraveling the complex relationship between polymer chemistry, microstructure and energy absorption.
Mar 11th, 2015
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Scientists propose a design for robust topological insulators that combine the properties of the honeycomb lattice and strong spin-orbit coupling.
Mar 11th, 2015
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New research results could lead to longer-lasting fiber optics, display screens and cement structures.
Mar 11th, 2015
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A virtual archive of building blocks to create nano-knots of all shapes and forms.
Mar 11th, 2015
Read moreU.S. FDA adopted 3 nanotechnology standards as part of update to List of Recognized Standards.
Mar 10th, 2015
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A new process for coating copper nanowires with graphene lowers resistance and heating, suggesting potential applications in computer chips and flexible displays.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreAn international team of researchers has used infinitely short light pulses to observe ultrafast changes in the electron-level properties of superconductors, setting a new standard for temporal resolution in the field.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Many chameleons have the remarkable ability to exhibit complex and rapid color changes during social interactions. A collaboration of scientists unveils the mechanisms that regulate this phenomenon.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Researchers have developed mid-infrared frequency combs, working in the mid-infrared molecular fingerprinting region of the electromagnetic spectrum. In this wavelength region, many molecules have specific absorption bands that can be used in spectroscopy to determine the presence and concentration of these molecules in samples.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Scientists are developing new nanomaterials and technologies that include high-throughput methods for producing nucleating protein crystals that are pivotal to the structural determination of biological molecules at atomic resolution. These underpin rational drug design, the understanding of biochemical mechanisms and other biotechnological applications.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Physicists have developed a criterion with which scientists can seek suitable substrate materials for graphene in a targeted way. Interactions with the substrate material often lead to a loss of the amazing properties that characterize this special form of carbon.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a novel electrode to make low-cost, lightweight supercapacitors with superior performance, a development that could mean faster charging time and longer battery life in electric vehicles and portable electronics.
Mar 10th, 2015
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