Scientists have developed a theory that gives the possibility to precisely predict the level of noise caused by the amplification of photonic and plasmonic signals in nanoscale optoelectronic circuits.
Jan 19th, 2017
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Researchers are working on meeting the challenge of incorporating nanoscale structures into future semiconductor devices that will create new technologies and impact on all aspects of everyday life.
Jan 19th, 2017
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Decontamination of water with a robust and sustainable membrane assembled from two synergistically working components.
Jan 19th, 2017
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In an advance that could lead to improved manufacturing, a new study shows that adding nanoparticles to metals during the melting process allows for better control during melting.
Jan 19th, 2017
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Researchers derive topological photonic states purely based on silicon, which can lead to the development of new functions and devices through integration with semiconductor electronics.
Jan 19th, 2017
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Engineers have invented a chip-sized, high-speed modulator that operates at terahertz frequencies and at room temperature at low voltages without consuming DC power.
Jan 19th, 2017
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Since its discovery in 2004, scientists have believed that graphene may have the innate ability to superconduct. Now researchers have found a way to activate that previously dormant potential.
Jan 19th, 2017
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Engineers have grown 'superhemophobic' titanium surfaces that could form the basis for biocompatible medical devices.
Jan 18th, 2017
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In a carefully designed polymer, researchers have imprinted a sequence of a single strand of DNA. The resulting negative remained chemically active and was capable of binding the appropriate nucleobases forming a genetic code. The polymer matrix thus functioned exactly like a sequence of real DNA.
Jan 18th, 2017
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Scientists are reporting a method to produce a metal nanopowder fuel with high energy content that is stable in air and doesn't go boom until ignited.
Jan 18th, 2017
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Researchers are developing a painless 'smart' patch that monitors blood glucose and releases insulin when levels climb too high.
Jan 18th, 2017
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Scientists have designed a new screen, which is cheaper and ecological as it uses a hybrid material. This material's luminescent proteins can be used in backlighting systems and colour filters made using a 3D printing technique.
Jan 18th, 2017
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Faster recharging lithium batteries could be developed after scientists figured out why adding charged metal atoms to tunnel structures within batteries improves their performance.
Jan 18th, 2017
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Researchers have built a new nano-sized semiconductor that narrows the wavelength bandwidth to concentrate the energy.
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In future, it may be possible to use nanofibres to improve the attachment of bone implants, or the fibres may be used directly to scaffold bone regeneration. This would aid the healing of fractures and may enable the care of osteoporosis.
Jan 18th, 2017
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The approach consists of two cascaded microring resonators, with one serving as the sensing device and the other playing the role of a reference - thus eliminating environmental and system fluctuations such as temperature and laser frequency.
Jan 18th, 2017
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