Extremely small and fast: Laser ignites hot plasma
Physicists observe plasma acceleration with unprecedented precision at the nanoscale.
Sep 18th, 2018
Read morePhysicists observe plasma acceleration with unprecedented precision at the nanoscale.
Sep 18th, 2018
Read moreScientists are combining existing theories to form a more general theory of electrochemistry that predicts unexplained behavior.
Sep 18th, 2018
Read moreThin-film solar cells made of crystalline silicon are inexpensive and achieve efficiencies of a good 14 percent. However, they could do even better if their shiny surfaces reflected less light.
Sep 18th, 2018
Read moreA study has determined the link between the size and elasticity of soft nanoparticles which allows them to translocate or otherwise.
Sep 18th, 2018
Read moreResearchers have created a model based on the conflict between different lattice interactions.
Sep 18th, 2018
Read moreGraphene comes up big to increase the lifetime of photocathodes, which convert light to electricity in accelerators and other physics experiments.
Sep 17th, 2018
Read moreScientists examined the rates of liquid penetration on rough or patterned surfaces, especially those with pores or cavities. Their findings provide important insights into the development of everyday products, including cosmetics, paints, as well as industrial applications, like enhanced oil recovery.
Sep 17th, 2018
Read moreWhy is DNA attractive for the self-assembly of new nanoscale materials?
Sep 17th, 2018
Read moreStudy provides proof of concept for keeping surfaces 90 percent dry and frost free indefinitely - without chemicals or energy inputs.
Sep 17th, 2018
Read moreScientists have theoretically demonstrated that special tetrahedron nanostructures composed of certain metals have a higher degree of symmetry than the geometrical symmetry of spherical atoms. Nanomaterials with unique and unprecedented electrical and magnetic properties arising from this symmetry will be developed and used for next-generation electronic devices.
Sep 17th, 2018
Read moreA research team succeeded in developing nanowire-transfer technology that is expected to enhance the existing chemical reaction-based nanowire fabrication technology that has this far showed low performance in applicability and productivity.
Sep 17th, 2018
Read moreArgonne National Laboratory's Combustion Synthesis Research Facility leverages the power of science and engineering to deliver significant process improvement insights for manufacturers of powder- and particulate-based nanomaterials.
Sep 17th, 2018
Read moreResearchers have used complex geometry to develop tiny shell-shaped coverings that can increase the efficiency and speed of photodetectors.
Sep 16th, 2018
Read moreGroundbreaking experiment applying metamaterials to quantum optics paves the way for new interdisciplinary area.
Sep 13th, 2018
Read moreNew detector enables electron microscope imaging at record-breaking resolution.
Sep 13th, 2018
Read moreA novel catalyst based on semiconductor nanoparticles has now been shown to facilitate all the reactions needed for artificial photosynthesis.
Sep 13th, 2018
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