Explaining how 2-D materials break at the atomic level
Physicists found that to shed light on the cracking of MoS2, we must go beyond the theory used so far.
Jan 18th, 2017
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Strength of hair inspires new materials for body armor
In a new study, researchers investigate why hair is incredibly strong and resistant to breaking. The findings could lead to the development of new materials for body armor and help cosmetic manufacturers create better hair care products.
Jan 18th, 2017
Read moreResearchers produce functional OLED electrodes from graphene
The OLEDs can, for example, be integrated into touch displays, and the miracle material graphene promises many other applications for the future.
Jan 18th, 2017
Read more'5-D protein fingerprinting' with nanopores could give insights into Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
In research that could one day lead to advances against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, engineering researchers have demonstrated a technique for precisely measuring the properties of individual protein molecules floating in a liquid.
Jan 17th, 2017
Read moreMicrobiologists make big leap in developing 'green' electronics
Microbiologists report that they have discovered a new type of natural nanowire produced by bacteria that could greatly accelerate the researchers' goal of developing sustainable 'green' conducting materials for the electronics industry.
Jan 17th, 2017
Read moreDiscovery could lead to jet engines that run hotter - and cleaner
Scientists find a new way to remove defects from heat-resistant alloys.
Jan 17th, 2017
Read moreX-ray imaging captures material defect process at the atomic scale
Researchers have discovered a new approach to detail the formation of material defects at the atomic scale and in near-real time, an important step that could assist in engineering better and stronger new materials.
Jan 17th, 2017
Read moreSelf-assembly - The power of attraction
Hybrid organic-inorganic materials can self-assemble into tiny doughnut-like structures.
Jan 17th, 2017
Read moreNanotechnology: Lighting up ultrathin films
Based on a study of the optical properties of novel ultrathin semiconductors, researchers have developed a method for rapid and efficient characterization of these materials.
Jan 17th, 2017
Read moreA new graphene-based sensor kit for the rapid detection of diseases in blood plasma and lysate
Researchers have developed a new sensor, which can rapidly and accurately detect tiny amounts of oligonucleotides related to diseases.
Jan 17th, 2017
Read moreNanotechnology-based antimicrobial packaging to enhance food safety and reduce waste
NanoPack aims to develop and demonstrate state-of-the-art antimicrobial packaging solutions for perishable foods based on natural nanomaterials that will prevent food-borne illness outbreaks and reduce food waste caused by early spoilage.
Jan 16th, 2017
Read moreFlexible ferroelectrics bring two material worlds together
Until recently, 'flexible ferroelectrics' could have been thought of as the same type of oxymoronic phrase. Thanks to a new discovery, scientists have pioneered a new class of materials with advanced functionalities that moves the idea from the realm of irony into reality.
Jan 16th, 2017
Read moreDressing a metal in various colors with nanocoatings
Researchers heveloped a technology to coat metal with several nanometers of semiconducting materials. This technology can be applied to solar cells, wearable devices, displays, and the like.
Jan 16th, 2017
Read moreSelf-assembling particles brighten future of LED lighting
Engineering researchers have illuminated another path forward for LED technologies by refining the manufacturing of light sources made with crystalline substances known as perovskites, a more efficient and potentially lower-cost alternative to materials used in LEDs found on store shelves.
Jan 16th, 2017
Read moreUltralight, high-performance graphene composite watch unveiled
An ultralight high-performance mechanical watch made with graphene is unveiled today in Geneva at the Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie thanks to a unique collaboration.
Jan 16th, 2017
Read moreNanoscale view of energy storage
Through long shifts at the helm of a highly sophisticated microscope, researchers recorded reactions at near-atomic-scale resolution. Their success is another step toward building a better battery.
Jan 16th, 2017
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