Probing qualities at the tips of nanocones
New understanding of electron behaviour at the tips of carbon nanocones could help provide candidates for use as a novel probe in atomic force microscopy.
Feb 5th, 2015
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'Nanorama Laboratory' - a free tool on safe handling of nanomaterials
The 'Nanorama Laboratory', an interactive online tool on the safe handling of nanoma-terials, is now available in English.
Feb 5th, 2015
Read moreA straightforward, rapid and continuous method to protect MOF nanocrystals against water
Researchers present a one-step, alternative, rapid, and scalable spray-drying synthesis of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) nanocrystals coated with organic polymers with enhanced hydrolytic stabilities.
Feb 5th, 2015
Read moreNew finding may pave the way to create atomic-scale superconducting elements
Discovery of Josephson Junctions generated in atomic-layered superconductors.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreTiny robotic 'hands' could improve cancer diagnostics, drug delivery (w/video)
One of the latest advances in soft robotics is a flexible, microscopic hand-like gripper. The development could help doctors perform remotely guided surgical procedures or perform biopsies.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreNegative capacitance detected
Negative capacitance in ferroelectric materials had only been predicted theoretically until now.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreX-ray pulses uncover free nanoparticles for the first time in 3-D
'Super microscope' reveals unexpected variety of shapes.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreDefeating dendrites and capturing battery capacity
Cesium addition leads to protective layer around the lithium-metal electrode for energy-dense battery.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreNew nanoparticle gene therapy strategy effectively treats deadly brain cancer in rats
For the first time, Johns Hopkins researchers used biodegradable nanoparticles to kill brain cancer cells in animals and lengthen their survival.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreGiving infections the brush off
Metal-free catalysis generates brush-like polymer coatings that prevent build-up of toxic fouling films on medical devices.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreAlcohol-free zone - an effective process for coating noble nanoparticles
Noble metal nanoparticles can be coated with silica by a simple, environmentally friendly process that does not employ alcohol.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreOne-atom-thin silicon transistors hold promise for super-fast computing
Researchers have created the first transistors made of silicene, the world's thinnest silicon material. Their research holds the promise of building dramatically faster, smaller and more efficient computer chips.
Feb 4th, 2015
Read moreRediscovering spontaneous light emission with a nano-antenna
Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a nano-sized optical antenna that can greatly enhance the spontaneous emission of light from atoms, molecules and semiconductor quantum dots. This advance opens the door to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that can replace lasers for short-range optical communications, including optical interconnects for microchips, plus a host of other potential applications.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read morePhysicists observe motion of skyrmions
Small magnetic whirls may revolutionize future data storage and information processing if they can be moved rapidly and reliably in small structures. A team of scientists has now been able to investigate the dynamics of these whirls experimentally.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read morePenta-graphene, a new structural variant of carbon, discovered
The unique structure of the thin sheet of pure carbon was inspired by pentagonal tile pattern found in the streets of Cairo.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Read moreArtificial blood vessels
Researchers create tri-layered artificial blood vessels for the first time.
Feb 3rd, 2015
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