A new slant on semiconductor characterization
Method analyzes non-uniform conductors with a magnetic field.
Nov 5th, 2015
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Using hydrogen-treated graphene nanofoam to enhance lithium ion batteries
Scientists have found that lithium ion batteries operate longer and faster when their electrodes are treated with hydrogen.
Nov 5th, 2015
Read moreSingle-layer NbSe2, a true 2D superconductor
An international team has demonstrated the coexistence of superconductivity and charge density wave order in a single layer of NbSe2, a model transition metal dichalcogenide metal.
Nov 5th, 2015
Read moreResearchers fabricate a metamaterial using a lotus leaf as a template
Unique surface structures play a vital role in metamaterials, and scientists have begun looking to nature itself for patterned surfaces from which to draw inspiration. Using a lotus leaf as a template, the new substance is capable of almost total absorption of light across the entire visible spectrum.
Nov 5th, 2015
Read moreHarvesting more energy from photons
Quantum process increases the number of electrons produced when light strikes a metal-dielectric interface.
Nov 5th, 2015
Read moreTrampolining water droplets (w/video)
Researchers have shown that it is, in principle, possible to develop materials that are literally allergic to ice and water. To do so, they first taught tiny water droplets how to trampoline.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreNovel 'crumpling' of hybrid nanostructures increases SERS sensitivity
By 'crumpling' to increase the surface area of graphene-gold nanostructures, researchers have improved the sensitivity of these materials, opening the door to novel opportunities in electronics and optical sensing applications.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreBottle-brush design enhances cellular imaging
With the gadget's unique design as inspiration, researchers now report the development of bottle-brush nanotags that can contain thousands of fluorophores, greatly enhancing the detection and analysis of cells.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreNew low-cost battery could help store renewable energy
Researchers report their new battery that uses low-cost materials - sodium and magnesium.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreGraphene could take night-vision technology beyond 'Predator'
Researchers integrated graphene with silicon microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to make their device. Testing showed it could be used to detect a person's heat signature at room temperature without cryogenic cooling.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreElectrochemical etching down to one-monolayer towards high-Tc superconductivity
A new route for exploration of nontrivial physical phenomena at two-dimensional materials.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreEuropean Commission developing new EU nanotechnology research, development and innovation strategy
The European Commission's DG for Research and Innovation is in the process of gathering data in support of evidence-based policy-making in the field of research and innovation in nanosciences and nanotechnologies.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreUsing piezoelectric polymer nanotubes as extremely sensitive acoustic sensors
Arranging polymer nanotubes in a vertical array enhances piezoelectric properties for acoustic sensors.
Nov 4th, 2015
Read moreMinuscule, flexible compound lenses magnify large fields of view
Drawing inspiration from an insect's multi-faceted eye, engineers have created miniature lenses with vast range of vision.
Nov 3rd, 2015
Read moreThe complexity of modeling
In recent years, advances in materials synthesis techniques have enabled scientists to produce increasingly complex functional materials with enhanced or novel macroscopic properties.
Nov 3rd, 2015
Read moreA sound idea: Singing to nanowires
Sound offers new method of moving data in racetrack memory.
Nov 3rd, 2015
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