New paper-like nanomaterial could boost electric vehicle batteries
Researchers create silicon nanofibers 100 times thinner than human hair for potential applications in batteries for electric cars and personal electronics.
Feb 18th, 2015
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How to make silver nanowires almost indestructible
Researchers found that silver nanowires can be made almost indestructible and highly bendable by covering the minuscule wire with silicon dioxide. The new material can be used for making next generation optical cables, which until now have been easily fractured if bent. The new material 'memorizes' its original position and regenerates when needed.
Feb 18th, 2015
Read moreDiscovery of a factor that determines the photocatalytic activity of titanium dioxide
Researchers have discovered through the in situ observation of the behavior of photoexcited carriers on the surface of a titanium dioxide crystal used as a photocatalyst that the carrier (electron and positive hole) lifetime on the crystal surface is an important factor to determine the catalytic activity.
Feb 18th, 2015
Read moreExtremely repellent surfaces
A computational technique reveals how tiny pillars affect the condensation of vapor onto a surface.
Feb 18th, 2015
Read moreThree-dimensional opto-electric integration
Depositing different materials on top of bulk silicon wafers enables three-dimensional opto-electric integration.
Feb 18th, 2015
Read moreNew solder for semiconductors creates technological possibilities
Researchers worked out new chemistry for a broad class of compositions relevant to technologically important semiconductors.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreVoltage tester for beating cardiac cells
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in recording the current in membrane channels of contracting cardiac cells. To do this, the scientists combined an atomic force microscope with a widely used method for measuring electrical signals in cells.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreA rapid extension of graphene sheets from readily available hydrocarbons
Precisely controlled synthesis of structurally uniform carbon sheets could advance graphene materials science.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreNovel crumpling method takes flat graphene from 2-D to 3-D
Researchers have developed a unique single-step process to achieve three-dimensional (3D) texturing of graphene and graphite. Using a commercially available thermally activated shape-memory polymer substrate, this 3D texturing, or 'crumpling', allows for increased surface area and opens the doors to expanded capabilities for electronics and biomaterials.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreInsight into inner magnetic layers
Measurements have shown how spin filters forming within magnetic sandwiches influence tunnel magnetoresistance - results that can help in designing spintronic components.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreResearchers test radiation-resistant spintronic material
Researchers are exploring new materials that could yield higher computational speeds and lower power consumption, even in harsh environments.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreNovel solid-state nanomaterial platform enables terahertz photonics
Scientists are pioneering the use of nanomaterials in compact, sensitive, fast, low-cost terahertz detectors with potential in applications such as biomedical diagnostics, airport security screening and high data-rate wireless communication.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreEuropean Commission publication takes in-depth look at nanomaterials' functionality
The latest 'Thematic Issue' publication explores recent developments in nanomaterials research, and possibilities for safe, practical and resource-efficient applications.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreAptamers and their applications in nanomedicine
To construct ligand-directed 'active targeting' nanobased delivery systems, aptamer-equipped nanomedicines have been tested for in vitro diagnosis, in vivo imaging, targeted cancer therapy, theranostic approaches, sub-cellular molecule detection, food safety, and environmental monitoring.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreA giant increase in conductivity measured when a semiconductor is submitted to high pressure
Researchers obtain conductivity values for stroncium iridate 250 times higher than in normal conditions, just pressing with nanometric needles. The results where obtained thanks to the use of the atomic force microscope (AFM) showing that the material could become a good candidate for future applications in sensors and electronics.
Feb 17th, 2015
Read moreLabel-free electrochemical immunosensor based on functionalized vertical nanowires
Scientists in Australia propose a label-free electrochemical immunosensor based on functionalized vertical nanowire by means of a current patch clamp amplifi er which has not been previously reported.
Feb 17th, 2015
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