Engaging diamond for next-era transistors
Materials scientists have developed a new diamond transistor fabrication process that promises to advance the development of more robust and energy-efficient electronics.
May 16th, 2017
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A superior near-infrared organic light emitting diode
Researchers have shown record external quantum efficiencies for diodes based on organic red/NIR oligomers free from heavy/toxic metals and combining electron-withdrawing (A) moieties together with electron-donating (D) ones, in a previously poorly studied A-D-A motif.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreEvidence of topological excitations in a quantum magnet
Researchers advance our understanding of condensed matter systems by showing that such topological states can arise in a completely new setting.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreOddball enzyme provides easy path to synthetic biomaterials
Materials scientists have written the recipe on how to use an oddball enzyme to build new biomaterials out of DNA. The work provides instructions for researchers the world over to build self-assembling molecules for applications ranging from drug delivery to nanowires.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreEnergy decay in graphene resonators
A study reveals a new way of energy dissipation in graphene nano-resonators.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreThe brighter side of twisted polymers
Conjugated polymers designed with a twist produce tiny, brightly fluorescent particles with broad applications.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreTransparent tactile e-skin based on single-layer graphene
Researchers present a promising approach toward the development of an energy-autonomous, flexible, and transparent tactile skin based on single-layer graphene integrated onto a photovoltaic cell.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreResearchers use graphene to stimulate the body's immune response
Scientists have identified a new way to trigger the body's immune response by using polymer-coated graphene sheets.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreNanotechnology turns flag into loudspeaker (w/video)
A paper-thin, flexible device not only can generate energy from human motion, it can act as a loudspeaker and microphone as well.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreNSF awards $2.25M for Semiconductor and Nanotechnology Education Center
Grant to expand credit-based high-tech learning opportunities, with an emphasis on providing skills to people from traditionally underserved communities.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreAssembling life's molecular motor
As part of a project dedicated to modeling how single-celled purple bacteria turn light into food, a team of computational scientists simulated a complete ATP synthase in all-atom detail.
May 16th, 2017
Read moreLaser printing with nanoparticles holds promise for medical research
In a new study, researchers suggest that a laser printing technique using nanoparticles could help unlock a more cost-effective approach to building sturdier and safer components.
May 15th, 2017
Read moreResearchers deliver first nanotherapeutics to tumor
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a way to deliver a drug to a tumor by attaching it to a blood cell. The innovation could let doctors target tumors with anticancer drugs that might otherwise damage healthy tissues.
May 15th, 2017
Read moreEPA nanotechnology information gathering rule extension and guidance
EPA extends effective date of nanotechnology reporting and recordkeeping rule, seeks public input on draft guidance.
May 15th, 2017
Read moreQuantum reservoir for microwaves
In a recent experiment, a microwave resonator, a circuit that supports electric signals oscillating at a resonance frequency, is coupled to the vibrations of a metallic micro-drum. By actively cooling the mechanical motion close to the lowest energy allowed by quantum mechanics, the micro-drum can be turned into a quantum reservoir - an environment that can shape the states of the microwaves.
May 15th, 2017
Read moreStretching the limits of elastic conductors with self-forming nanoparticles
A newly developed printable elastic conductor retains high conductivity even when stretched to as much as five times its original length.
May 15th, 2017
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