Researchers validate UV light's use in improving semiconductors
A discovery by two scientists could aid the development of next-generation semiconductor devices.
Aug 29th, 2017
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High-tech electronics made from autumn leaves
New process converts biomass waste into useful electronic devices.
Aug 29th, 2017
Read morePatent for one-of-a-kind process exfoliating pure graphene
Researchers have patented a one-of-a-kind process for exfoliating graphene in its pure (unoxidized) form, as well as manufacturing innovative graphene nanocomposites that have potential uses in a variety of applications.
Aug 29th, 2017
Read moreDNA nanocapsules help scientists peek at how neurons work
Scientists designed a way to use microscopic capsules made out of DNA to deliver a payload of tiny molecules directly into a cell. The technique gives researchers an opportunity to understand certain interactions among cells that have previously been hard to track.
Aug 29th, 2017
Read moreHigh-speed switching for ultrafast electromechanical switches and sensors
Scientists have observed high-speed switching in Pb(Zr0.4Ti0.6)O3 thin films under applied rectangular electric field pulses.
Aug 29th, 2017
Read moreNew liquid-metal membrane technology may help make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles viable
Separation membranes hold the key to making hydrogen fuel cheaper; researchers show that liquid-metal membranes appear to be lower in cost, more durable, and better at separating hydrogen than conventional membranes.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreOil and water may combine if conditions are right
They say that oil and water do not mix ... but now scientists have discovered that - under certain circumstances - it may be possible.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreA low-cost method for solar-thermal conversion that's simpler and greener
Engineers create a 'dip-and-dry' approach for selective solar absorbers that exhibit high-performance and durability.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreSolar hydrogen production by artificial leaves - Special treatment improves cheap metal oxide photoelectrodes
Scientists analysed how a special treatment improves cheap metal oxide photoelectrodes, paving the way to more efficient and cheap devices for solar hydrogen production.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreOptical control of magnetic memory - New insights into fundamental mechanisms
This is an important clue for our theoretical understanding of optically controlled magnetic data storage media.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreNew neutron holography technique opens a window for obtaining clear 3-D atomic images
Scientists have developed a new multiple-wavelength neutron holography technique that can give insights into previously unknown structures.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read morePerovskite solar cells go single crystal
A recent work developed an innovative approach to self-grow single crystalline perovskite directly on polycrystalline substrate, with which n-i-p type of perovskite solar cells were fabricated.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreNanostructured dark materials squeeze green fuel from sunlight
Metallic nanostructures that slow down light dramatically can triple the efficiency of solar-based hydrogen fuel generation.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreDirect water splitting with polymer nanosheets using visible light
Researchers show that nanosheet polymer frameworks are able to efficiently catalyze overall water splitting under visible light irradiation with apparent quantum efficiencies of as high as 10% at 420 nm.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreA microfluidic tactile sensor based on a diaphragm pressure sensor design
In new work, researchers report a microfluidic tactile sensor based on a diaphragm pressure sensor design.
Aug 28th, 2017
Read moreDesigning polymers with novel features
Chemical engineer seeks to develop and understand materials that behave in radically new ways.
Aug 28th, 2017
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