Researchers create artificial protein to control assembly of buckyballs
This is a proof-of-principle study demonstrating that proteins can be used as effective vehicles for organizing nanomaterials by design.
Apr 26th, 2016
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Metal ions first sneak in, then bust through
Direct imaging of two chemical processes shows reason behind material's collapse.
Apr 26th, 2016
Read moreCarbon nanotube semiconductors are well-suited for photovoltaics
Researchers discovered single-walled carbon nanotube semiconductors could be favorable for photovoltaic systems because they can potentially convert sunlight to electricity or fuels without losing much energy.
Apr 26th, 2016
Read moreUnexpected discovery leads to a better battery
An unexpected discovery has led to a rechargeable battery that's as inexpensive as conventional car batteries, but has a much higher energy density.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreNew spin Seebeck thermoelectric device with higher conversion efficiency created
A research team has created a thermoelectric device using cutting edge thermoelectric conversion technology. The new technology, known as the spin Seebeck effect, has conversion efficiency 10 times higher than the conventional method.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreNovel anti-biofilm nanocoating offers significant anti-adhesive potential
Anti-adhesive patches that are developed from naturally occurring biomaterials can prevent destructive bacterial biofilm from forming on metal surfaces when they are immersed in water and other damp environments.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreRare Earth atoms see the light
Physicists discover a promising route for combined optical and solid state-based quantum information processing.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreThe light stuff: A brand-new way to produce electron spin currents
Physicists are the first to demonstrate using non-polarized light to produce a spin voltage in a metal.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreFolding molecules into screw-shaped structures
An international research team describes the methods of winding up molecules into screw-shaped structures. With the aid of artificial molecules, the researchers imitated the principles underlying the assigning a specific function to biomolecules in nature.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreEngineers develop micro-sized, liquid-metal particles for heat-free soldering
Researchers found a way to make micro-scale, liquid-metal particles that can be used for heat-free soldering plus the fabricating, repairing and processing of metals - all at room temperature.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreScientists propose non-animal tools for assessing the toxicity of nanomaterials
A workshop organized last year by the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd has resulted in an article that describes aerosol generation and exposure tools that can be used to predict toxicity in human lungs following inhalation of nanomaterials.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreThe reliability of material simulations put to test
Several international scientists from over 30 universities and institutes teamed to investigate to what extent quantum simulations of material properties agree when they are performed by different researchers and with different software.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read morePhysicists detect the enigmatic spin momentum of light
Radiation pressure is produced by the momentum carried by light, and it plays a crucial role in a variety of systems, from atomic to astronomical scales.
Apr 25th, 2016
Read moreLarge rectification in molecular heterojunctions
Researchers demonstrate that rectification ratios of greater than 250 at biases of 0.5 V are achievable at the two-molecule limit for donor-acceptor bilayers of pentacene on C60 on Cu using scanning tunneling spectroscopy and microscopy.
Apr 22nd, 2016
Read moreOscillating currents point to practical application for topological insulators
Scientists studying an exotic material have found a potential application for its unusual properties, a discovery that could improve devices found in most digital electronics.
Apr 22nd, 2016
Read moreResearch team realizes 3-color photodetector
The discovery could be used to make infrared color televisions.
Apr 22nd, 2016
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