Researchers have developed an innovative process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a renewable alternative for crude oil, which could transform fuels used in gas and diesel-powered vehicles and jets.
Nov 20th, 2013
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Nanoparticles suspended in cooling water could prevent hotspots in nuclear plant cooling systems and electronics.
Nov 20th, 2013
Read moreResearchers show how to keep cathode material 'in line' to enhance performance.
Nov 20th, 2013
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Researchers developed a method for using nanostructures to increase the fraction of incoming light that is absorbed by a light-harvesting material. The method is ideal for use with high-efficiency solar cells.
Nov 20th, 2013
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Battery could find use in mobile applications, and eventually, electric vehicles with 300-mile range.
Nov 19th, 2013
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A new study by Stanford scientists overturns a widely held explanation for how organic photovoltaics turn sunlight into electricity.
Nov 19th, 2013
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Nickel segregation, cation spatial distribution and tightly integrated phases occur in pristine battery material.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreNovel coatings developed with EU support enable the release of healing agents in response to changes in the environment. Longer service lives and increased safety are among the expected benefits for transport vehicles.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreAn EU-funded project is developing a technology platform to add new functionalities to paper. This will open up new market opportunities in the European paper, packaging and security label industries.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreScientist sought to explore mesoscopic behaviours in hybrid systems by combining materials with different and even antagonistic properties. Superconductor-ferromagnet systems are an interesting example where different and opposing electron spin alignments lead to unique phenomena.
Nov 19th, 2013
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Researchers have been able to 'bake' nanostructures within seconds, in order to fabricate very fast UV-sensors. This new technique totally diminishes the need to use sophisticated equipments and toxic chemicals.
Nov 19th, 2013
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Scientists developed a novel technique of tailoring thermoelectric properties of n-type bismuth telluride for high thermoelectric performance.
Nov 19th, 2013
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Researchers have a developed a technique for efficiently producing nanoscale gold rods in large quantities while simultaneously controlling the dimensions of the nanorods and their optical properties.
Nov 19th, 2013
Read moreInnovative made-for-Alberta nanotechnology solutions set energy province apart.
Nov 19th, 2013
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Researchers examined what happens at the interface of graphene with other materials.
Nov 19th, 2013
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When it comes to wireless communication, the amount of data that needs to be transferred keeps growing ever faster. The basis for this are highly perfected crystals with very specific features. An international team of researchers has now developed a material system that meets the highest requirements.
Nov 19th, 2013
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