Scalable NMR spectroscopy with semiconductor chips
Two-by-two-millimeter spectrometer dramatically shrinks footprint for multidimensional analysis of molecules.
Aug 4th, 2014
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Bottling up sound waves
Researchers have developed a technique for generating acoustic bottles in open air that can bend the paths of sound waves along prescribed convex trajectories. These self-bending bottle beams hold promise for ultrasonic imaging and therapy, and acoustic cloaking, levitation and particle manipulation.
Aug 4th, 2014
Read moreNew material allows for ultra-thin solar cells
Scientists have managed to combine two semiconductor materials, consisting of only three atomic layers each. This new structure holds great promise for a new kinds of solar cell.
Aug 4th, 2014
Read moreNanoscale details of electrochemical reactions in electric vehicle battery materials
Using a new method to track the electrochemical reactions in a common electric vehicle battery material under operating conditions, scientists have revealed new insight into why fast charging inhibits this material's performance.
Aug 4th, 2014
Read moreSurprise discovery could see graphene used to improve health
A chance discovery about graphene - already exciting scientists because of its potential uses in electronics, energy storage and energy generation - takes it a step closer to being used in medicine and human health.
Aug 4th, 2014
Read moreSelf-assembly of gold nanoparticles into small clusters
Scientists have made an astonishing observation: they were investigating the formation of gold nanoparticles in a solvent and observed that the nanoparticles had not distributed themselves uniformly, but instead were self-assembled into small clusters.
Aug 4th, 2014
Read moreUnusual ultra-low-frequency fluctuations in freestanding graphene
Researchers measured thermal fluctuations created on the surface of graphene.
Aug 4th, 2014
Read moreNanocarriers improve performance of breast cancer drugs
Researchers produced new drug nanocarriers to improve breast cancer treatment.
Aug 2nd, 2014
Read moreOn-chip topological light
First measurements of transmission and delay.
Aug 1st, 2014
Read moreThin diamond films provide new material for micro-machines
Researchers were able to tune the intrinsic stress of thin-filmsby optimizing the grain boundary materials and the thickness of the films. This opens the door for using diamond for fabricating advanced MEMS devices.
Aug 1st, 2014
Read moreInterface engineering for high-performance top-gated MoS2 field-effect transistors
Researchers have taken another method towards the further optimization of interface quality between MoS2 and HfO2 dielectric.
Aug 1st, 2014
Read more'Active' surfaces control what's on them (w/video)
Researchers develop treated surfaces that can actively control how fluids or particles move.
Aug 1st, 2014
Read moreLight pulses control graphene's electrical behavior
Finding could allow ultrafast switching of conduction, and possibly lead to new broadband light sensors.
Aug 1st, 2014
Read morePressure probing potential photoelectronic manufacturing compound
Molybdenum disulfide is a compound often used in dry lubricants. Its semiconducting ability and similarity to the carbon-based graphene makes molybdenum disulfide of interest to scientists as a possible candidate for use in the manufacture of electronics, particularly photoelectronics. New work reveals that molybdenum disulfide becomes metallic under intense pressure.
Jul 31st, 2014
Read moreFree pores for molecule transport
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can take up gases similar to a sponge that soaks up liquids. Hence, these highly porous materials are suited for storing hydrogen or greenhouse gases. However, loading of many MOFs is inhibited by barriers. Scientists now report that the barriers are caused by corrosion of the MOF surface. This can be prevented by water-free synthesis and storing strategies.
Jul 31st, 2014
Read moreChemists create nanofibers using unprecedented new method
Researchers have developed a novel method for creating self-assembled protein/polymer nanostructures that are reminiscent of fibers found in living cells. The work offers a promising new way to fabricate materials for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications.
Jul 31st, 2014
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