Freshmen-level chemistry solves the solubility mystery of graphene oxide films
Common contaminant found responsible for the material's stability in water.
Jan 5th, 2015
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Sensor demonstrates lack of space in living cells
Scientists have developed a novel method which can be used to analyse the effects of the lack of space in living cells with the aid of a microscope for the first time. They designed a sensor that changes colour depending on how confined the space in the cell is.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreNew concept of fuel cell for efficiency and environment
The Center for Nanoparticle Research at the Institute for Basic Science has succeeded in proposing a new method to enhance fuel cell efficiency with the simultaneous removal of toxic heavy metal ions.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreUsing gold nanoparticles to find cancerous toxicant in agricultural products
Researchers used gold nanoparticles in the production of a detection kit to find cancerous toxicant in agricultural products.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreNew methods to control the size and chemical composition of nanoparticles
The Nanoparticles by Design Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University is constantly finding new ways to endow the tiniest of particles with more specific properties.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreWatching nanoscale assembly live
Ebola virus, Alzheimer's amyloid fibrils, tissue collagen scaffolds and cellular cytoskeleton are all filamentous structures that spontaneously assemble from individual proteins.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreScientist look for nanostructures that allow compatibility between metal, human bone tissues
One of the goals of Cimav specialists is to develop biomedical implants needed in Mexico, as the ones existing in the domestic market are usually manufactured abroad.
Jan 5th, 2015
Read moreResearchers use nanotechnology to engineer ligament replacements
Researchers created a tri-component, synthetic graft for reconstructing torn anterior cruciate ligaments.
Dec 30th, 2014
Read moreReview of studies on exotic superfluids in spin-orbit coupled Fermi gases
Scientists have reviewed the recent theoretical studies on various novel pairing superfluid phases in spin-orbit coupled ultracold Fermi gases. They showed that spin-orbit coupling modifies the single-particle spectra, which gives rise to exotic few-body correlations and interesting pairing states.
Dec 30th, 2014
Read moreA repulsive material
In a world-first achievement, scientists have developed a new hydrogel whose properties are dominated by electrostatic repulsion, rather than attractive interactions.
Dec 30th, 2014
Read moreIntroducing Graphene Study 2015
As part of its extensive education and outreach activities, Europe's Graphene Flagship will soon stage a second Graphene Study week. This will take place from 23-28 March 2015 in Kaprun, Austria.
Dec 30th, 2014
Read moreMicroscopy reveals how atom-high steps impede oxidation of metal surfaces
A new study reveals that certain features of metal surfaces can stop the process of oxidation in its tracks. The findings could be relevant to understanding and perhaps controlling oxidation in a wide range of materials.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreDetecting extraterrestrial life through nanoscale vibrations
Scientists have developed an extremely sensitive yet simple motion detector that can be built easily by adapting already-existent technology. The system has proven accurate with detecting bacteria, yeast, and even cancer cells, and is considered for the rapid testing of drugs and even the detection of extraterrestrial life.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreStudy unveils new half-light half-matter quantum particles
In a pioneering study, researchers were able to discover half-light, half-matter particles in atomically thin semiconductors consisting of two-dimensional layer of molybdenum and sulfur atoms arranged similar to graphene.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreA qubit candidate shines brighter
Precisely placing imperfections called 'nitrogen vacancy centers' within nano-sized diamond structures can boost their fluorescence, a key step toward using the defects in future quantum computers.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreGummy bears under antiparticle fire
Gelatin is used in the pharmaceutical industry to encapsulate active agents. It protects against oxidation and overly quick release. Nanopores in the material have a significant influence on this, yet they are difficult to investigate. In experiments on gummy bears, researchers have now transferred a methodology to determine the free volume of gelatin preparations.
Dec 29th, 2014
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