Scientists at the Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology at Harvard School of Public Health have discovered a fast, simple, and inexpensive method to measure the effective density of engineered nanoparticles in physiological fluids, thereby making it possible to accurately determine the amount of nanomaterials that come into contact with cells and tissue in culture.
Mar 28th, 2014
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Researchers from Ghent University report on a novel paradigm to do optical information processing on a chip, using techniques inspired by the way our brain works.
Mar 28th, 2014
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Scientists have developed a theoretical model to explore the effect of polymer coatings, including DNA, for self-assembly of nanocubes into so-called superlattices.
Mar 28th, 2014
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By slowing and absorbing certain wavelengths of light, engineers open new possibilities in solar power, thermal energy recycling and stealth technology.
Mar 28th, 2014
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A new analysis accurately describes the behavior of silicon photon microresonators in the nonlinear regime, where the amount of light exiting the system is not directly proportional to the amount of light entering it.
Mar 28th, 2014
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Latest research finds that the trailblazing perovskite material used in solar cells can double up as a laser, strongly suggesting the astonishing efficiency levels already achieved in these cells is only part of the journey.
Mar 28th, 2014
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A research team has uncovered a potential new route to produce thin diamond films for a variety of industrial applications, from cutting tools to electronic devices to electrochemical sensors.
Mar 28th, 2014
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Umea University in Sweden will be a national resource for advanced electron microscopy thanks to a contribution of SEK 57 million. Scientists across the country will be able to use the techniques for research.
Mar 28th, 2014
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A mixture of diamond nanoparticles and mineral oil easily outperforms other types of fluid created for heat-transfer applications, according to new research by Rice University.
Mar 28th, 2014
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An application highly desired by the semiconductor industry is graphene's potential role as a replacement for silicon as a substrate in microchips. Thanks to an innovative technique for applying dielectrics (insulating layers) onto graphene, that goal is a bit closer to reality.
Mar 28th, 2014
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Researchers describe a development method using columnar thin films that is quick, provides a high level of detail and resolution, and yields consistent results on prints recovered from many types of nonporous surfaces.
Mar 28th, 2014
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System could provide first method for filtering light waves based on direction.
Mar 27th, 2014
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Engineers have demonstrated that it is possible to generate nanostructures from silk in an environmentally friendly process that uses water as a developing agent and standard fabrication techniques. This approach provides a green alternative to the toxic materials commonly used in nanofabrication while delivering fabrication quality comparable to conventional synthetic polymers.
Mar 27th, 2014
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Consumers are demanding ever smaller, more portable devices, with extra features, better performance and energy efficiency. But squeezing everything into smaller packages is a huge manufacturing challenge. To help, European researchers have developed ways to produce the micro components needed for these smaller devices.
Mar 27th, 2014
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Analysis allows tailoring materials for switchable windows and solar cells.
Mar 27th, 2014
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A new, extremely thin kind of light detectors was created at Vienna University of Technology. Two very different technologies were combined for the first time: metamaterials and quantum cascade structures.
Mar 27th, 2014
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