In what could prove to be a significant advance in the fabrication of graphene-based nanodevices, researchers have discovered a new mechanism for assembling two-dimensional molecular 'islands' that could be used to modify graphene at the nanoscale.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Would a jewel-encrusted snowman make the perfect Christmas present? At only 5 nanometres in size, the price might be lower than you think.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Researchers have succeeded in quantifying the charge that is lost by a platinum nanoparticle when it is deposited onto a typical oxide support. Their work brings the possibility of designing nanoparticles with tailor-made properties a step closer.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Scientists have developed a novel electrolyte for use in solid-state lithium batteries that overcomes many of the problems that plague other solid electrolytes while also showing signs of being compatible with next-generation cathodes.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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First-of-its kind study shows beginning stages in assembly of bacterial microcompartments.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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NanoOK is the first open-source tool that provides comprehensive alignment-based quality control and error profile analysis for the MinION platform.
Dec 21st, 2015
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Nanotube 'forest' in a microfluidic channel may help detect rare proteins and viruses.
Dec 21st, 2015
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Short electron pulses make it possible to observe a structural change in a complex molecule as if watching a film.
Dec 21st, 2015
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Making an incredibly fast photodetector is one thing, but actually measuring its speed is another.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Researchers have taken atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating that could lead to improved fuel-cell technologies at lower cost, reduce dependence on imported oil and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a technique for using chains of magnetic nanoparticles to manipulate elastic polymers in three dimensions, which could be used to remotely control new soft robots.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Cornell is hoping to bring more 'cool science' to young students in the area with the establishment of CNF Ambassadors, a new program being run by the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Raman microspectroscopy in an optical microscope provides the means to determine local crystal orientations of polycrystalline materials over large sample areas. This method can be used alternatively to electron backscatter diffraction in a scanning electron microscope.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Researchers have demonstrated a biosensor capable of counting the blood cells electrically using only a drop of blood.
Dec 18th, 2015
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The new technique uses nanoelectrospray to provide a continuous supply of liquid precursor, which can include metal ions that are converted to high-purity metal by a focused electron beam.
Dec 18th, 2015
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How disposable Lithium batteries degrade during normal use has been tracked in real-time using sophisticated 3D imaging, giving a new way to non-invasively monitor performance loss and guide the development of more effective commercial battery designs.
Dec 18th, 2015
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