Breakthrough in OLED technology
A new study shows that OLEDs made with finely patterned structures can produce bright, low-power light sources, a key step toward making organic lasers.
Mar 2nd, 2015
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Scientists observe the current flow along nanochannels at the crystal surfaces of topological insulators
Scientists report that they could observe experimentally the current flow along channels at the crystal surfaces of topological insulators. The channels are less than one nanometer wide and extend along atomic steps of the crystal lattice. The scientists demonstrated also how these steps can be introduced in any arrangement.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreNew analysis shows ion slowdown in fuel cell material
Dislocations in oxides seen as promising electrolytes create a 'traffic jam' for charged ions.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreSmart crystallization
The first semi-liquid, non-protein nucleating agent for automated protein crystallization trials is described. This 'smart material' is demonstrated to induce crystal growth and will provide a simple, cost-effective tool for scientists in academia and industry.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreThe first ever photograph of light as a particle and a wave
Light behaves both as a particle and as a wave. Since the days of Einstein, scientists have been trying to directly observe both of these aspects of light at the same time. Now, scientists have succeeded in capturing the first-ever snapshot of this dual behavior.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreResearchers turn unzipped nanotubes into possible alternative for platinum
Aerogels made of graphene nanoribbons and modified with boron and nitrogen are more efficient catalysts for fuel cells and air-metal batteries than expensive platinum is.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreAn ice-assisted transfer technique for carbon nanotube arrays
Following the icing phenomenon in daily life, researchers developed an ice-assisted transfer technique to transfer carbon nanotube arrays onto a variety of target substrates by using ice as a binder.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreA blend of polymers could make solar power lighter, cheaper and more efficient.
A University of Cincinnati research partnership is reporting advances on how to one day make solar cells stronger, lighter, more flexible and less expensive when compared with the current silicon or germanium technology on the market.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read morePlasmonic nanostructures could lead to big benefits for everything from TVs to microscopes
Researchers are investigating the manipulation of light in plasmonic nanostructures using the dephasing and population dynamics of electron-hole-pairs in metal coated, core-shell semiconductor nanowires. The technique would minimize energy loss and heat production.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreSilver nanoparticles adorn graphene to utilise light efficiently
Researchers designed a novel device based on graphene and metal nanoparticles that shows greatly enhanced response to light and is colour sensitive. This may foster applications like colour based ultra-sensitive photodetectors, efficient solar cells and detection of single molecules.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Read moreCheaper, more durable nanocarbon catalyst for fuel cell used in cars, at data centers
Scientists have shown that an inexpensive metal-free catalyst performs as well as costly metal catalysts at speeding the oxygen reduction reaction in an acidic fuel cell.
Feb 27th, 2015
Read moreCritical raw materials: the search for nanotechnology substitutes in catalysis, electronics and photonics
Four EU-funded projects are exploring how we can substitute critical raw materials in catalysis, electronics and photonics.
Feb 27th, 2015
Read moreUntangling DNA with a droplet of water, a pipet and a polymer
With the 'rolling droplet technique', a DNA-injected water droplet rolls like a ball over a platelet, sticking the DNA to the plate surface.
Feb 27th, 2015
Read moreElectrochemical 'fingers' unlock battery's inner potential
Scientists track real-time reaction pathways in 3D to uncover new nanoscale clues to increasing lithium-ion battery capacity and optimizing performance.
Feb 27th, 2015
Read moreEuropean Food Safety Authority publishes risk assessment of nanotechnologies in food and feed
The overall goals of EFSA's Nano Network are to provide a forum for dialogue among participants; build mutual understanding of risk assessment principles; enhance knowledge on and confidence in the scientific assessments carried out in EU; and to provide increased transparency in the current process among Member States and EFSA on nanotechnology. All this with the aim to raise the level of harmonisation of the risk assessments developed in the EU on nanotechnology.
Feb 27th, 2015
Read moreNew research signals big future for quantum radar
A prototype quantum radar that has the potential to detect objects which are invisible to conventional systems has been developed by an international research team.
Feb 27th, 2015
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