New approach to room-temperature materials synthesis: Low cost, simple, and controlled composition
Templates allow for materials with deliberate sizes and shapes for solar cells and electricity generation from waste heat.
Jun 29th, 2016
Read moreTemplates allow for materials with deliberate sizes and shapes for solar cells and electricity generation from waste heat.
Jun 29th, 2016
Read moreScientists review how we are matching - or exceeding - nature's ability to make strong, tough lightweight structural materials.
Jun 29th, 2016
Read moreThe neglect of fundamental research into perovskites in favor of close focus on its solar applications has left holes in basic knowledge about the material itself.
Jun 29th, 2016
Read moreA combination of advanced signal processing and magnetic layer stacking promises to increase hard drive capacity and reliability.
Jun 29th, 2016
Read moreTired of running out of charge on your smartphone? The hunt is on for a longer-lasting battery.
Jun 29th, 2016
Read moreGels made up of nanoparticles hold together due to their electrostatic interactions and collapse with agitation.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreScientists describe the ability to use graphene's tension as a sort of mediator between vibrational modes, allowing for direct energy transfer from one frequency to another.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreLiquid metal transforms solid alloy into pore-filled structure that could be used in future batteries.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreResearchers report surprising findings that could have significant impact for constructing nano-patterned materials in electronic, magnetic or optical devices.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreUsing inspiration from nature, a team of European researchers have harnessed new photonics technology to develop the first fluid-repellent, antibacterial, metal surface taking us a step closer to self-cleaning saucepans, toilets, and dishwashers.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreNew research has the potential to create more efficient batteries by shedding light on the cause of one of their biggest problems - a 'traffic jam' of ions that slows down their charging and discharging process.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreResearchers lowered the temperature required for the carbonization of zeolites by embedding lanthanum ions, a silvery-white metal element, in zeolite pores.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreLaser pulses produce glowing plasma filaments in open air, could enable long-distance monitoring.
Jun 28th, 2016
Read moreNanofluid performance is comparable to more expensive methods.
Jun 27th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have devised and demonstrated a new way to pack a lot more quantum computing power into a much smaller space and with much greater control than ever before.
Jun 27th, 2016
Read moreResearchers designed a nanomachine capable of detecting a mockup of the Ebola virus.
Jun 27th, 2016
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