Photonic gels are colorful sensors
Tunable photonic gels developed at Rice University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology show promise for sensors, security devices, computer components and display systems.
Oct 10th, 2012
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Seeking a robust home for qubits
In a new study researchers show, for the first time, that qubits can successfully exist in a so called topological superconductor material even in the presence of impurities in the material and strong interactions among participating electrons.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreThe best of both nanocatalytic worlds
Berkeley Lab researchers develop new technique for heterogenizing homogenous nano catalysts.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreIn silico, in vivo, in vitro approach opens doors for nanoparticle-based drug discovery
Using in silico computational tools to complement the results of in vivo and in vitro experiments, researchers revealed an atomic-level understanding of the mechanism by which nanoparticles inhibit the growth and metastasis of pancreatic tumors.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreNanoscale imaging of strain using X-Ray Bragg projection ptychography
Researchers developed the theoretical and experimental framework of a new coherent diffraction strain imaging approach.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreProfile: Ju Li explores new nanomaterials
Working from the scale of atoms on up, he designs materials for future energy applications.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreGraphene sheets as patterned template for molecular packing
Simulations of atomic-scale processes show how to trap and pack molecules in patterned graphene sheets that may have molecular storage applications.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreGraphene-polymer thin-film as a replacement for transparent electrical conductors
A thin film made of graphene and a charge-inducing polymer shows promise as a replacement for transparent electrical conductors in displays.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreMaking gold nanoparticles economical for sensing
Gold nanocluster arrays developed at A*STAR are well suited for commercial applications of a high-performance sensing technique.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreGrowth lamps for nanoparticles
Illuminating silver nanoparticles with narrow-bandwidth light makes them grow uniformly, improving their potential for imaging and sensing applications.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreDynamically changing the dynamics of graphene-based bulk materials
Lawrence Livermore researchers have developed a new bulk material whose physical properties can be dynamically changed by an external signal.
Oct 10th, 2012
Read moreGlowing DNA invention points towards high speed disease detection
A chemist and a biologist from University of Copenhagen have invented a method that promises to shave days off the lab work done to reveal diseases, using cheap methods and easy to use analytical apparatuses.
Oct 9th, 2012
Read moreUnrealised potential for sci-fi to inspire future scientists
Science fiction can inspire the young generation to work in the sciences. But according to a study conducted by the University of Valencia in Spain, it's an opportunity that is not being utilised to its full potential.
Oct 9th, 2012
Read moreSolar cells made from black silicon
Solar cells convert three-quarters of the energy contained in the Sun's spectrum into electricity - yet the infrared spectrum is entirely lost in standard solar cells. In contrast, black silicon solar cells are specifically designed to absorb this part of the Sun's spectrum - and researchers have recently succeeded in doubling their overall efficiency.
Oct 9th, 2012
Read moreNanotechnology could lead to a new platform for solar cells
National Science Foundation grant to further study of materials developed with nanotechnology.
Oct 9th, 2012
Read moreNew equipment allows measurement of the band diagrams of organic semiconductor materials in the atmosphere
A research group at the NIMS International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) succeeded in the development of band diagram measurement system in atmospheric condition for organic semiconductor materials such as organic light emitting device (OLED).
Oct 9th, 2012
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