The device is a multicomponent, multilayered composite material called a van der Waals Schottky diode. It converts heat into electricity up to three times more efficiently than silicon.
Aug 31st, 2017
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Packing tiny solar cells together, like micro-lenses in the compound eye of an insect, could pave the way to a new generation of advanced photovoltaics.
Aug 31st, 2017
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A new 'two-bucket' method of delivering pairs of X-ray pulses gives a 1,000-fold improvement in seeing magnetic fluctuations that could lead to improved data storage materials.
Aug 31st, 2017
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House and car windows that stay cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
Aug 31st, 2017
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Graphene may revolutionize electronics. But first, researchers need to get its electrons under control.
Aug 31st, 2017
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Scientists achieved precise and fully reversible switching of the polarity of voltage produced by the thermoelectric effect across a gold junction with an atomic-scale contact.
Aug 31st, 2017
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A new study takes a new approach to killing cancer: Why not fry it into oblivion with vibrating gold nanoparticles? "But what about the frickin' lasers?" you may ask. Don't worry. There are lasers. And bioluminescence too.
Aug 31st, 2017
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Researchers use gold nanoparticles to enhance the accuracy of biomedical tests, thereby eliminating false positive results.
Aug 31st, 2017
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Researchers have significantly boosted the efficiency of two techniques, for splitting water to create hydrogen gas and splitting carbon dioxide to create carbon monoxide.
Aug 30th, 2017
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Scientists report on toxicity for layered black phosphorous in three cell lines. They found disruption of cell membrane integrity related to particle size, concentration- and cell-type-dependent cytotoxicity.
Aug 30th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a graphene-based coating for desalination membranes that is more robust and scalable than current nanofiltration membrane technologies.
Aug 30th, 2017
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Nanomachines constructed to deliver drugs, destroy diseased cells.
Aug 30th, 2017
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Materials scientists discover powerful effect that could benefit robotics, aviation, medicine and other fields.
Aug 30th, 2017
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Scientists have developed a new silicon- and germanium-based material that could significantly increase specific characteristics of lithium-ion batteries.
Aug 30th, 2017
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Researchers show that by replacing graphite anodes with silicon, it is possible to quadruple anode capacity.
Aug 30th, 2017
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Scientists capture excess light energy to produce fuel, essentially storing sunlight's energy for a rainy day.
Aug 30th, 2017
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