A novel approach to visualize the 3D structure of individual dopant atoms
Viewing atomic structures of dopant atoms in 3D relating to electrical activity in a semiconductor.
Dec 27th, 2017
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Project will provide reaction kinetics data for deterministic synthesis of metallic nanocrystals
Researchers have published the first part of what they expect to be a database showing the kinetics involved in producing colloidal metal nanocrystals - which are suitable for catalytic, biomedical, photonic and electronic applications - through an autocatalytic mechanism.
Dec 27th, 2017
Read moreDriving soft molecular vehicles on a metallic surface
Soft molecules deposited on metallic surfaces were driven using a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) without mechanically pulling or pushing them, but by inducing inelastic excitations with the tunneling current.
Dec 27th, 2017
Read moreInnovative transistors based on magnetically induced movement of ions
Just as magnets attract iron particles in sandpits, permanent magnetics only attract one type of ion in an electrochemical solution, constituting the basis of magnetically controlled electrochemical transistors.
Dec 27th, 2017
Read moreAtomically thin perovskites boost for future electronics
Researchers have developed the world's highest performance dielectric nanofilms using atomically thin perovskites. This technology may revolutionize the next-generation of electronics.
Dec 27th, 2017
Read moreThermoelectric power generation at room temperature: Coming soon?
Researchers create a thermoelectric material (ytterbium silicide) with a high power factor at room temperature.
Dec 26th, 2017
Read moreNanowire device detects cancer with a urine test
Researchers have developed a nanowire device able to detect microscopic levels of urinary markers potentially implicated in cancer.
Dec 25th, 2017
Read moreShape separates substance
Researchers show the phase separation of two substances depends on the topology of the pore.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreElectronically-smooth '3D graphene'
Electronically-smooth nature of trisodium bismuthide makes it a viable alternative to graphene/h-BN.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreNew study visualizes motion of water molecules, promises new wave of electronic devices
A novel approach to studying the viscosity of water has revealed new insights about the behavior of water molecules and may open pathways for liquid-based electronics.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreFeathering the plasma nest: Tiny structures help prevent short circuits in plasma devices
Physicists have found a way to prevent plasma from causing short circuits in machines such as spacecraft thrusters, radar amplifiers, and particle accelerators.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreMemristors power quick-learning neural network
A new type of neural network made with memristors can dramatically improve the efficiency of teaching machines to think like humans.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreAccelerated analysis of the stability of complex alloys
Material scientists have developed a novel process for analysing, for example, the temperature and oxidation resistance of complex alloys that are made up of a number of different elements.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreA catalytic balancing act
In a new study, researchers used a new and counterintuitive approach to create a better catalyst that supports one of the reactions involved in splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreMaking an unconventional computer using conventional technology
By exploiting imperfections in electronic devices, scientists are using existing manufacturing techniques to make the building blocks of quantum computers.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Read moreWashable solar cells
A new stretchy and washable organic solar cell has opened up the possibility of textile-integrated solar power.
Dec 22nd, 2017
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