The core of corrosion
Scientists simulated the physical and chemical dynamics of dissolved ions in water at the atomic level as it corrodes metal oxide surfaces.
Feb 18th, 2014
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Silicon-germanium chip sets new speed record
A research collaboration consisting of IHP-Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics in Germany and the Georgia Institute of Technology has demonstrated the world's fastest silicon-based device to date.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreStudy advances quest for better superconducting materials
Nearly 30 years after the discovery of high-temperature superconductivity, many questions remain, but an Oak Ridge National Laboratory team is providing insight that could lead to better superconductors.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreThe thousand-droplets test in artificial cell-scale systems
In the future, an entire chemistry lab could be accommodated in a tiny little droplet. While simple reactions already work in these simplest models of an artificial cell now a group of scientists of the Cluster of Excellence Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM) have established and investigated for the first time a complex biochemical system. They discovered a surprising diversity.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreWorld first 79 GHz radar transmitter in 28nm CMOS
With an output power above 10dBm, the transmitter front-end paves the way towards full radar-on-chip solutions for automotive and smart environment applications.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreSoft nanoporous metal-organic framework materials
Researchers have developed a method to construct a series of soft nanoporous metal-organic framework (MOF) materials by polycatenation of an isoreticular 1D ribbon of rings, and systematically functionalize the pore metrics.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreA fluorinated graphene battery small enough to be injected
Device stores twice the energy of microbatteries currently used in transmitters.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreGraphene-coated heart valves could sidestep harmful drugs
Researchers have come up with a novel way which may allow long-lasting implants. They propose coating implants with a catalyst that uses the patient's own blood to make an anticoagulant called nitroxyl.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreVaccines hitchhiking on nanoparticles boost immunity
New vaccines that catch a ride to immune cell depots could help fight cancer and HIV.
Feb 18th, 2014
Read moreCaps not the culprit in nanotube chirality
New study narrows the possibilities for gaining control of nanotube type.
Feb 17th, 2014
Read moreNanoswitches converting light into macroscopic motion
Researchers of the University of Twente's MESA+ research institute have developed spiral ribbons made of molecules, that are able to convert light into complex macroscopic motion. Therefore, they managed to amplify molecular motion and translate it to the macroscopic world.
Feb 17th, 2014
Read moreResearchers hijack cancer migration mechanism to 'move' brain tumors
One factor that makes glioblastoma cancers so difficult to treat is that malignant cells from the tumors spread throughout the brain by following nerve fibers and blood vessels to invade new locations. Now, researchers have learned to hijack this migratory mechanism, turning it against the cancer by using a film of nanofibers thinner than human hair to lure tumor cells away.
Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreHarvesting light, the single-molecule way
Work at Stanford that is uncovering molecular mechanism of light harvesting in living systems may illuminate path forward to future solar cells
Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreSuperabsorbing fullerenes
Fullerene bisadducts are promising electron-accepting materials because of the increased open-circuit voltage of BHJSCs based on these compounds compared with those based on PCBM. That led researchers to synthetize C60 bisadducts connected with the strong absorber perylenediimide (PDI) in a cyclic fashion.
Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreNew 'pomegranate-inspired' design solves problems for lithium-ion batteries
A novel battery electrode features silicon nanoparticles clustered like pomegranate seeds in a tough carbon rind. The Stanford/SLAC design could enable smaller, lighter rechargeable batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices.
Feb 16th, 2014
Read moreNanoelectronics key to advances in renewable energy
An Arizona State University electrical engineer explains why advances in nanoelectronics will shape the future of renewable energy technologies.
Feb 16th, 2014
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