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Power boosting self-cleaning solar panels

New research suggests that it might be possible to add a nanoscopic relief pattern to the surface of solar cells that makes them non-reflective significantly boosting efficiency and at the same time making them highly non-stick and self-cleaning.

Nov 21st, 2013

Nanotechnology technique may help diabetics avoid the needle

A new nanotechnology-based technique for regulating blood sugar in diabetics may give patients the ability to release insulin painlessly using a small ultrasound device, allowing them to go days between injections - rather than using needles to give themselves multiple insulin injections each day.

Nov 21st, 2013

Droplets break a theoretical time barrier on bouncing (w/video)

New research could aid ice prevention, wing efficiency, and more.

Nov 21st, 2013

Ancient Roman glass inspires nanoscience

A 1700-year-old Roman glass cup is inspiring University of Adelaide researchers in their search for new ways to exploit nanoparticles and their interactions with light.

Nov 21st, 2013

Nanotechnology startup targets hydrocarbons to transform oil refining

Startup Rive Technology is commercializing MIT-developed nanotechnology that improves catalysts used in oil refining, leading to greater yields.

Nov 21st, 2013

Integrating single-crystal BFO onto a silicon chip opens door to smart devices

Researchers have for the first time integrated a material called bismuth ferrite (BFO) as a single crystal onto a silicon chip, opening the door to a new generation of multifunctional, smart devices.

Nov 20th, 2013

Training Europe's future scientists in atomic scale research

A major EU-funded project entitled the Neutron Scattering and Muon Spectroscopy Integrated Initiative (NMI3-II) got underway last year, continuing the ground breaking work of the previous project (NMI3). One major objective of is to provide European scientists with access to the full range of neutron and muon instrumentation and expertise that exists, in order to push forward collaborative research.

Nov 20th, 2013

Scientists create perfect solution to iron out kinks in surfaces

A new technique that allows curved surfaces to appear flat to electromagnetic waves has been developed by scientists at Queen Mary University of London.

Nov 20th, 2013

Nanotechnology leads to the world's first magnetic cellulose loudspeakers

They're flat, ultra-thin and great-sounding. The world's first known magnetic cellulose loudspeakers have been demonstrated at KTH.

Nov 20th, 2013

Researchers use nanomaterial to develop a renewable alternative for crude oil

Researchers have developed an innovative process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a renewable alternative for crude oil, which could transform fuels used in gas and diesel-powered vehicles and jets.

Nov 20th, 2013

Magnetic nanoparticles could aid heat dissipation

Nanoparticles suspended in cooling water could prevent hotspots in nuclear plant cooling systems and electronics.

Nov 20th, 2013

Alining the grains in cathode material improves battery performance

Researchers show how to keep cathode material 'in line' to enhance performance.

Nov 20th, 2013

Ranostructured materials increase the light-absorbing efficiency of solar cells

Researchers developed a method for using nanostructures to increase the fraction of incoming light that is absorbed by a light-harvesting material. The method is ideal for use with high-efficiency solar cells.