Measurements in the nanoworld: A carbon 'eye' monitors changes in pH close to molecules
Scientists have presented a novel method of pH measurement at the nanoscale.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreScientists have presented a novel method of pH measurement at the nanoscale.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreA sub-surface copper layer boosts activity of platinum electrodes.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreLike the gravitational forces that are responsible for the attraction between the Earth and the moon, as well as the dynamics of the entire solar system, there exist attractive forces between objects at the nanoscale.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have observed a bizarre behavior in a strange new crystal that could hold the key for future electronic technologies. Unlike most materials in which electrons travel on the surface, in these new materials the electrons sink into the depths of the crystal through special conductive channels.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreIf unaccounted for, 'non-ideal' behaviors can inflate estimates of charge-carrier mobility.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreResearchers fabricated a graphene-semiconductor catalytic nanodiode for improved conductivity of graphene-based nanostructures.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read morePlatinum nanoparticles fuse together under reaction conditions decreasing their efficiency.
Mar 10th, 2016
Read moreLight and electrons interact in a complex dance within fiber optic devices. A new study found that in the transistor laser, a device for next-generation high-speed computing, the light and electrons spur one another on to faster switching speeds than any devices available.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreA team of international scientists has demonstrated a novel approach for designing fully reconfigurable magnetic nanopatterns whose properties and functionality can be programmed and reprogrammed on-demand.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreScientists explain what happens to atomic vibrations when materials are nanosized and how this knowledge can be used to systematically engineer nanomaterials for different applications.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreCrowds formed from nanoparticles disperse as their environment becomes more disordered.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreSurface chemistry offers new approach to directing crystal formation in pharmaceutical industry.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreA compact optical device that can rapidly and sensitively detect biomarkers in urine has been developed by researchers. It has promise for developing simple point-of-care diagnosis of cancer and other diseases.
Mar 9th, 2016
Read moreScientists have developed a miniaturized solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) to replace lithium-ion batteries in smartphones, laptops, drones, and other small electronic devices.
Mar 8th, 2016
Read moreResearchers develop new method for creating highly efficient gold nanoparticle catalysts for fuel cells.
Mar 8th, 2016
Read moreNew composite material that traps oxygen selectively could be useful for energy applications such as fuel cells.
Mar 8th, 2016
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