Keeping the heat out with nanowires
Researchers have analyzed metal-nitride nanowires as a potential material for optical electronics.
Jul 2nd, 2017
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Understanding the physical factors affecting size uniformity in ordered GaAs arrays grown on silicon
New work provides a detailed study of the initial stages of growth of ordered GaAs nanowires on silicon.
Jul 1st, 2017
Read moreInnovative computational approach to overcome combinatorial bottleneck in material science
Scientists present a powerful and efficient computational structure search algorithm that allows to employ fully converged first-principles calculations throughout.
Jul 1st, 2017
Read moreSelf-powered system makes smart windows smarter
Smart windows equipped with controllable glazing can augment lighting, cooling and heating systems by varying their tint, saving up to 40 percent in an average building's energy costs.
Jun 30th, 2017
Read moreOptical nanomotors
Researchers demonstrate nanoscale particles that ordinary light sources can set spinning.
Jun 30th, 2017
Read moreMiniature technology, big hope for disease detection
As the sensitivity of micro- and nanofluidic systems relies on the bio-functionalities of the patterned recognition biomolecules, the primary concern has been to develop simple technologies that enable biomolecule immobilization within microfluidic devices whilst preserving bio-functionalities.
Jun 30th, 2017
Read moreMussel-inspired property of dopamin introduced to nanoparticles for tumor targetting
A group of researchers has synthesized an amphiphilic hyaluronic acid-ceramide-dopamine (HACE-d) conjugate and introduced the mussel-inspired properties of dopamine into the nanoparticles for tumor-specific delivery of phloretin and in vivo visualization of cancer.
Jun 30th, 2017
Read moreFixation of powder catalysts on electrodes
Chemists have developed a new method to tightly fix catalyst powders on electrode surfaces. This technique is potentially interesting for hydrogen production by water electrolysis.
Jun 30th, 2017
Read moreA golden opportunity for drug targeting
Tissue-targeting gold complexes could be used to activate drugs only at specific sites in the body.
Jun 30th, 2017
Read moreNew method could enable more stable and scalable quantum computing
Scientists have discovered a new topological material which may enable fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreNanocomposite material uses solar energy to remove man-made dye pollutants from water
A novel composite material shows promise as a catalyst for the degradation of environmentally-harmful synthetic dye pollutants, which are released at a rate of nearly 300,000 tonnes a year into the world's water.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreNew system makes fast, customized antibiotic treatments possible
A new diagnostic system enables rapid and accurate customization of the antibiotic to the patient. The system makes for faster diagnostics, earlier and more effective treatment of infectious bacteria, and improved patient recovery times.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreSpinning electrons open the door to future hybrid electronics
Researchers demonstrate how to combine a commonly used semiconductor with a topological insulator, a recently discovered state of matter with unique electrical properties.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreResearchers verify the developmental toxicity of graphene oxide at trace concentrations
A new report work verifies the developmental toxicity of graphene oxide at trace concentrations and illustrates for the first time the specific molecular mechanisms thereof.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreSelf-assembled quantum dot drives a plasmonic nanocircuit
Researchers demonstrated a simple model quantum plasmonic nanocircuit with a narrow-band self-assembled GaAs quantum dot as a source for single plasmon excitation.
Jun 29th, 2017
Read moreScientists make giant molecular cages for energy conversion and drug delivery
Researchers have created 'molecular cages' that can maximise the efficiency of converting molecules in chemical reactions, and that may in future also be used as sensors and drug-delivery agents.
Jun 29th, 2017
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