New metallic glass bounces (w/video)
Engineers have created a new material with an unusual chemical structure that makes it incredibly hard and yet elastic.
Apr 4th, 2016
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Catching more of the sun
Combining quantum dots and organic molecules can enable solar cells to capture more of the sun's light, researchers report.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreNanotechnology particle stratification technique provides new opportunities for innovation
Researchers have shown how small nanotech particles suspended in a liquid separate out by size as the liquid evaporates, an effect that can lead to techniques for making layered structures that improve the performance of many everyday products, such as sun cream and electronics.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreScientists push valleytronics one step closer to reality
Scientists have taken a big step toward the practical application of 'valleytronics', which is a new type of electronics that could lead to faster and more efficient computer logic systems and data storage chips in next-generation devices.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreUnraveling a truly one-dimensional carbon solid
Researchers present a direct first proof of stable ultra-long 1D carbon chains, thus paving the way for the bulk production of carbyne.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreCarbon nanotubes move into the fast lane
For the first time, researchers have shown that carbon nanotubes as small as eight-tenths of a nanometer in diameter can transport protons faster than bulk water, by an order of magnitude.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreResearchers develop a control algorithm for more accurate lab-on-a-chip devices
Researchers have developed a novel control algorithm to resolve critical problems induced from a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller by automatizing the technical tuning process.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreNanotubes line up to form films
Researchers discover way to make highly aligned, wafer-scale films.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreNew understanding of liquid-like materials to solid state transition discovered
New research has identified how liquid-like materials can change into a solid-like state without the addition of extra particles or changes in volume.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreNanoparticles can grow in cubic shape
Scientists show how originally spherical nucleus can transform into cube with high surface-to-volume ratio. These nanocubes are available to be used in practice, and may interest many designers of new materials.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreResearchers use single molecule of DNA to create world's smallest diode
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that nanoscale electronic components can be made from single DNA molecules.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreCapturing waste heat via nanotubes
A finely tuned carbon nanotube thin film has the potential to act as a thermoelectric power generator that captures and uses waste heat.
Apr 4th, 2016
Read moreResearchers demonstrate a new way to characterize twisted light
Researchers have overcome experimental challenges to demonstrate a new way for getting a full picture of twisted light: characterizing the Wigner distribution.
Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreResearchers synthesize hybrid molecule that delivers a blow to malignant cells
Protein-gold nanoparticle hybrid assembles to carry anti-cancer drug, then disassembles for delivery.
Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreArtificial molecules
Scientists have developed a new technique that enables for the first time the manufacture of complexly structured tiny objects joining together microspheres.
Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreResearchers use 3-D printing to create structure with active chemistry
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated how to use commercial 3D printers to create a structure with active chemistry.
Apr 1st, 2016
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