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Peering into how nanoparticle electrodes in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries work

Nanoparticle electrodes in lithium-ion batteries have both near-surface and interior contributions to their redox capacity, each with distinct rate capabilities. Using combined electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray methods and ab initio calculations, scientists have investigated the lithiation pathways that occur in NiO electrodes.

Mar 19th, 2015

Finding an affordable way to use graphene is the key to its success

Graphene is a remarkably strong material given it's only a single carbon-atom thick. But finding ways to do something with it - that's also affordable too - has always been a challenge.

Mar 19th, 2015

Quantum computing: one step closer with defect-free logic gate

Developing a new approach to quantum computing, based on braided quasi-particles as a logic gate to speed up computing, first requires understanding the potential error-inducing factors.

Mar 19th, 2015

Breast implants could become safer thanks to nanopatternd surface

Scientists have created an enhanced surface for silicone breast implants which could reduce complications and make them less likely to be rejected by the body.

Mar 19th, 2015

Buckyballs become bucky-bombs

New creation could one day be used for demolition of cancer cells.

Mar 18th, 2015

Scientists gain control of electronic, fluorescent properties of coal-based graphene

Researchers demonstrated fine control over the graphene oxide dots' size-dependent band gap, the property that makes them semiconductors.

Mar 18th, 2015

Energy-generating nanopatterened cloth could replace batteries

Scientists report the first durable, flexible cloth that harnesses human motion to generate energy. It can also self-charge batteries or supercapacitors without an external power source and make new commercial and medical applications possible.

Mar 18th, 2015

Novel nanoscale optical metamaterials break digital connectivity barriers

A new study finds that new optical materials could serve as the nuts and bolts of future ultra-high-speed optical computing components. These 'nonlinear metamaterials', which possess physical capabilities not found in nature, may be the building blocks that allow major companies like IBM and Intel to move from electronic to optical computing.

Mar 18th, 2015

Third NANoREG newsletter now available as free download

Time wise, the NANoREG project is now halfway. After setting the basic conditions for its R+D work, the project now focuses on the generation of reliable and comparable experimental data on the EHS aspects of the selected NANoREG nanomaterials.

Mar 18th, 2015

An improved method for coating gold nanorods

Researchers have fine-tuned a technique for coating gold nanorods with silica shells, allowing engineers to create large quantities of the nanorods and giving them more control over the thickness of the shell.

Mar 18th, 2015

Superradiant matter: A new paradigm to explore dynamic phase transitions

In a new approach to understand dynamic phase transitions, a joint experimental and theoretical effort was undertaken by a team of scientists, using a novel type of quantum matter in a so-called superradiant state.

Mar 18th, 2015

TREASORES project - Towards printed organic solar cells and LEDs

Flexible optoelectronic devices that can be produced roll-to-roll are a highly promising path to cheaper devices such as solar cells and LED lighting panels. Scientists from TREASORES project present prototype flexible solar cell modules as well as novel silver-based transparent electrodes that outperform currently used materials.

Mar 18th, 2015

Nanostructure complex materials modeling

As part of a U.S. Department of Energy effort to showcase new data-handling strategies, scientists from Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated two pilot projects for modeling and processing large-volume data sets at the SC14 (Supercomputing 2014) conference.