Nanocrystals offer a novel way to make ethanol without corn or other plants
Scientists have created a copper-based catalyst that produces large quantities of ethanol from carbon monoxide gas at room temperature.
Apr 9th, 2014
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New nanophotonic 'switch' could power quantum computing
A light lattice that traps atoms may help scientists build networks of quantum information transmitters.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreNanostructured synthetic collagen promotes natural clotting
Synthetic collagen invented at Rice University may help wounds heal by directing the natural clotting of blood.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreComputing with a quantum trick
With a quantum gate Max Planck physicists are developing an essential logic element for quantum computers.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreOrganization of cellular photosystems
A new DFG Research Unit will study the biogenesis of the complex membrane systems in which the light reactions of photosynthesis take place.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreShort, flexible, reusable AFM probe enables state-of-the-art precision in picoscale force measurements
Shorter, softer and more agile than standard and recently enhanced AFM probes, the new tips will benefit nanotechnology and studies of folding and stretching in biomolecules such as proteins and DNA.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreMit Spinwellen zu ultraschnellen Schaltkreisen
Neue Emmy Noether-Nachwuchsgruppe am Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf forscht an innovativen Konzepten für die Informationstechnik.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreDates for Micro Nano Mems 2014 announced
Micro Nano MEMs 2014 is the UK's must go to showcase for micro, precision, mems and nano manufacturing technologies and will be taking place on the 30th September and 1st October at the NEC in Birmingham.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreTiny step edges, big step for surface science
Experiments can explain the behaviour of electrons at tiny step edges on titanium oxide surfaces. This is important for solar cell technology and novel, more effective catalysts.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreA highly sensitive glucose sensor with sugar receptors on nanospheres
A highly sensitive and specific biological assay requires only a tiny sample volume to monitor glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreMultilayer polymer layers for energy harvesting
Flexible plastics that turn mechanical vibrations into electrical energy could spur the development of self-powered sensors and devices.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreA modern twist on Young's slits with gold nanoparticles
A landmark experiment on wave interference from the early 1800s is revisited using gold nanoparticles.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreMetal-organic 'micromushrooms' repel all
A clever chemical transformation yields surface-bound microstructures that efficiently drive away oil- and water-based contaminants.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreScientist develop novel ultra-fast electrical circuits using light-generated tunneling currents
Scientists in Singapore have successfully designed and fabricated electrical circuits that can operate at hundreds of terahertz frequencies, which is tens of thousands times faster than today's state-of-the-art microprocessors. This scientific breakthrough has the potential to revolutionise high-speed electronics, nanoscale opto-electronics and nonlinear optics.
Apr 9th, 2014
Read moreA nano twist makes for better steel
Researchers have found a simple technique that can strengthen steel without sacrificing ductility. The new technique could produce steel that performs better in a number of structural applications.
Apr 8th, 2014
Read moreExpanding particles to engineer defects
Materials scientists have long known that introducing defects into three-dimensional materials can improve their mechanical and electronic properties. Now a new study finds how defects affect two-dimensional crystalline structures, and the results hold information for designing new materials.
Apr 8th, 2014
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