The inability to alter intrinsic piezoelectric behavior in organic polymers hampers their application in flexible, wearable and biocompatible devices, but now a molecular approach can improve those piezoelectric properties.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Scientists describe a new approach to treating snake bites, using nanoparticles to bind to venom toxins and prevent the spread of venom through the body.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Nanoscientists have demonstrated a new catalyst that can convert ammonia into hydrogen fuel at ambient pressure using only light energy, mainly due to a plasmonic effect that makes the catalyst more efficient.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Researchers have developed surfaces that can easily be patterned with different functionalities using visible light.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Combined ultrafast snapshots suggest that the crystal symmetry of copper sulfide nanocrystals changes due to interactions between electrons and atoms vibrating in the crystal lattice - an understanding of which could help scientists optimize the functionality of superconductors, magnetic materials, and other strongly correlated systems.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Scientists have demonstrated the viability of the direct piezoelectric effect in a thin film bismuth ferrite material for the first time.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Tiny zinc oxide-based spikes that mimic natural antibacterial coatings puncture and damage microbial cell walls via oxidation.
Oct 4th, 2018
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A rotating fluorescent molecule that stays brighter in more viscous environments could shed light on the inner workings of the cellular environment.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Adding nanoparticles to a polymer matrix enhances the thermo-mechanical properties of the materials.
Oct 4th, 2018
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Researchers designed a new computer architecture with co-located memory and processing. In studies, their prototype ran 200 times faster than conventional computers.
Oct 3rd, 2018
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Engineers have developed a super-hydrophobic surface that can be used to generate electrical voltage. When salt water flows over this specially patterned surface, it can produce at least 50 millivolts.
Oct 3rd, 2018
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Researchers from three universities team up to analyze oxide films at atomic level.
Oct 3rd, 2018
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Scientists are developing 'neuristor' circuits that behave similarly to biological neurons in the human brain, which can perform complex computations using an incredibly small amount of power.
Oct 3rd, 2018
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Recent publications describe a new, fast and non-invasive diagnostic tool for the conservation of artworks, capable of detecting signs of degradation in oil paintings and plastic-based sculptures.
Oct 3rd, 2018
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Macroscopic heat release in a molecular solar thermal energy storage system.
Oct 3rd, 2018
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Flat, micron-thick lens offers performance comparable to top-of-the-line compound lens systems; could drastically reduce the size and weight of any optical instruments used for imaging, including cameras, microscopes, telescopes, and eyeglasses.
Oct 3rd, 2018
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