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 moreOne 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
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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
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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
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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 moreAn 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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Tests show bundles beat traditional cables for transmitting electricity.
Feb 14th, 2014
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A new breed of ultra thin super-material has the potential to cause a technological revolution. 'Artificial graphene' should lead to faster, smaller and lighter electronic and optical devices of all kinds, including higher performance photovoltaic cells, lasers or LED lighting.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreAbout 50 FP6 and FP7 projects progressing both nanotechnology and its safety management, and representing a total investment of EUR 137 million, are either completed or running.
Feb 14th, 2014
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Pairing nanoscale particles with existing drugs shows promise as new therapy.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreThe multifunctional 'smart' gold nanoshells could lead to more effective cancer treatments by overcoming a major limitation of modern chemotherapy techniques - the ability to target cancer cells specifically and leave healthy cells untouched.
Feb 14th, 2014
Read moreWater filters allowing precise and fast sieving of salts and organic molecules have been revealed by University of Manchester scientists.
Feb 13th, 2014
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Newest method for determining a protein's shape based on XFEL technology significantly broadens number and type of proteins that researchers can study.
Feb 13th, 2014
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The ultimate challenge in the race to miniaturize light emitting diodes (LED) has now been met: researchers have developed the first ever single-molecule LED. The device is formed from a single polythiophene wire placed between the tip of a scanning tunneling microscope and a gold surface. It emits light only when the current passes in a certain direction.
Feb 13th, 2014
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A nanoparticle solution that can transform your ordinary gloves into touchscreen ones.
Feb 13th, 2014
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Researchers have taken a leap forward towards a deeper understanding of an undesired effect in thin film solar cells based on amorphous silicon - one that has puzzled the scientific community for the last 40 years. The researchers were able to demonstrate that tiny voids within the silicon network are partly responsible for reducing solar cell efficiency by some 10 to 15 percent as soon as you start using them.
Feb 13th, 2014
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