Recently, in situ observations of mechanochemical reactions have been achieved by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. Solid-state reactions can be directly tracked, revealing phase transitions and other material transformations during synthesis in a ball mill jar.
Jun 27th, 2017
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Simple, economical process makes large-diameter, high-performance, thin, transparent, and conductive foils for bendable LEDs and more.
Jun 27th, 2017
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A twisted array of atomic magnets were driven to move in a curved path, a needed level of control for use in future memory devices.
Jun 27th, 2017
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A research team has elucidated the mechanisms through which nanoparticles modulate bioelectric activity from single neuron to neuronal networks.
Jun 27th, 2017
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Scientists have developed a calculation method for identifying optimal nanostructures to either maximize or minimize the thermal resistance of target materials. This method reduced the amount of calculation by more than 90% compared to conventional methods.
Jun 27th, 2017
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The anticaking agent E551 silicon dioxide, or silica, has been used widely in the food industry over the past 50 years, and was long thought to be quite safe. Now, however, researchers have discovered that these nanoparticles can affect the immune system of the digestive tract.
Jun 27th, 2017
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Origami usually brings to mind folded paper cranes, but scientists see in origami the promise of nanoscale machinery.
Jun 26th, 2017
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In an effort to understand how single cells heal, mechanical engineers have developed a microscopic guillotine that efficiently cuts cells in two. Learning more about single-cell wound repair could lead to self-healing materials and machines.
Jun 26th, 2017
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Researchers find tunable halide perovskites could usher in new generation of optoelectronic devices.
Jun 26th, 2017
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Migration halted in human carcinoma cultures in vitro via local, targeted gold nanorod photothermal therapy with NIR laser.
Jun 26th, 2017
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Researchers achieve light phase modulation with a footprint 30 times smaller than the light wavelength.
Jun 26th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a novel platform to more accurately detect and identify the presence and severity of peanut allergies, without directly exposing patients to the allergen.
Jun 26th, 2017
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Researchers have fabricated an atomically thin material and measured its exotic and durable properties that make it a promising candidate for a budding branch of electronics known as spintronics.
Jun 26th, 2017
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Scientists report on strides made in the development of a strategy to improve the immune system's detection of cancer proteins by using 'sticky' nanoparticles that are called 'antigen-capturing nanoparticles'.
Jun 26th, 2017
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Created using only a camera flash and graphene oxide, smart materials move in response to changes in humidity.
Jun 26th, 2017
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A new study sheds light on the properties of nanostructures capable of ensuring an effective integration with nerve cells, an essential quality for developing innovative systems targeting the repair of neuronal damages.
Jun 26th, 2017
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