Novel 3D transparent conducting electrode which potentially leads to cheap and energy efficient electronics could impact vast mainstream commercial applications, ranging from displays, lighting, batteries to solar cells. Scientists from Singapore's National University of Singapore have developed a 3-dimensional architectured transparent conductor (TC) made of Ga:ZnO directly on glass substrates via a low-temperature aqueous route.
Jul 16th, 2012
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Researchers at Rice University and Lockheed Martin reported this month that they've found a way to make multiple high-performance anodes from a single silicon wafer. The process uses simple silicon to replace graphite as an element in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, laying the groundwork for longer-lasting, more powerful batteries for such applications as commercial electronics and electric vehicles.
Jul 16th, 2012
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Study describes greater chances of accessing more reliable information on applications in quantum computing and cryptography.
Jul 13th, 2012
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A new study reveals the loss of nanomaterials caused by water on surface treatments employed in numerous consumption and construction products.
Jul 13th, 2012
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The NIMS Photonic Materials Unit is developing an advanced self-assembly technique for semiconductor quantum dots called droplet epitaxy, which is an original NIMS technology, and recently succeeded in the development of a new self-assembly technique for quantum dots with the world's highest surface density, greatly exceeding the previously reported value.
Jul 13th, 2012
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The fluorescent molecular nanocapsules have potential applications as sensors, displays, and drug delivery systems (DDS).
Jul 13th, 2012
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University of Maryland Chemistry Professor John Fourkas and his research group have developed new materials and nanofabrication techniques for building miniaturized versions of components needed for medical diagnostics, sensors and other applications.
Jul 13th, 2012
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Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed highly conductive and elastic conductors made from silver nanoscale wires (nanowires). These elastic conductors can be used to develop stretchable electronic devices.
Jul 13th, 2012
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Material wastes energy, Case Western Reserve University researcher suggests.
Jul 13th, 2012
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New technology promises brighter TV and computer displays.
Jul 13th, 2012
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Rice University researchers find repeating patterns dictate optical properties of nanoparticle arrays.
Jul 13th, 2012
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Nanochannels in organic nanotubes act as space for restoration of the activity of denatured proteins.
Jul 12th, 2012
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Tightening or relaxing the tension on a drumhead will change the way the drum sounds. The same goes for drumheads made from graphene, only instead of changing the sound, stretching graphene dramatically alters the material's electrical properties.
Jul 12th, 2012
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BSI works with industry to promote adoption of nanotechnologies.
Jul 12th, 2012
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Researchers have demonstrated tiny machines that could make possible super-accurate sensors and motors, with far-reaching applications from computer storage to altimeters, detecting petroleum deposits to measuring DNA-binding forces.
Jul 11th, 2012
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A Harvard-led team of engineers presented a strategy for building self-thermoregulating nanomaterials that can, in principle, be tailored to maintain a set pH, pressure, or just about any other desired parameter by meeting the environmental changes with a compensatory chemical feedback response.
Jul 11th, 2012
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