Scientists create ultraviolet light on a graphene surface
Ultraviolet light is used to kill bacteria and viruses, but UV lamps contain toxic mercury. A newly developed nanomaterial is changing that.
May 23rd, 2019
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New Flatland material: Physicists obtain quasi-2D gold
Scientists have synthesized a quasi-2D gold film, showing how materials not usually classified as two-dimensional can form atomically thin layers.
May 23rd, 2019
Read moreBending the norm on nanowires
Arranging nanowires in bent configurations may make them less likely to fail inside electronic devices.
May 23rd, 2019
Read moreThe geometry of an electron determined for the first time
Physicists are able to show for the first time how a single electron looks in an artificial atom. A newly developed method enables them to show the probability of an electron being present in a space.
May 23rd, 2019
Read moreLight and nanotechnology prevent bacterial infections on medical implants
Researchers have devised a novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics to dramatically improve the performance of medical meshes for surgical implants.
May 23rd, 2019
Read moreMolecules swing electrolytes across membranes to kill cancer cells
Researchers have designed the world's first 'molecular swing' to transport electrolytes across cell membranes.
May 23rd, 2019
Read moreData science helps engineers discover new materials for solar cells and LEDs
Engineers have developed a high-throughput computational method to design new materials for next generation solar cells and LEDs.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreBig energy savings for nanomachines
In a ground-breaking study, researchers demonstrated for the first time a strategy for manipulating molecular nanomachines to maximize efficiency and conserve energy.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreQuantum rebar: Quantum dots enhance stability of solar-harvesting perovskite crystals
Researchers demonstrate that perovskite crystals and quantum dots working together can increase stability of solar materials.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreNew DNA-nanotechnology-based method enhances nucleic acid analysis
New DNA-nanotechnology-based method enhances nucleic acid analysis in cells and tissues, enabling parallel detection of many targets with high sensitivity and tunability and at low costs.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreGood vibrations: Using piezoelectricity to ensure hydrogen sensor sensitivity
Scientists develop a new process for producing palladium nanoparticles that are 12 times more sensitive to hydrogen than those made with previous methods -- devices that may be vital to the transition to a hydrogen energy ecosystem.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreOctopus-inspired wearable sensor
Researchers report the development of a graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus 'suckers'.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreNew data on ultrafast electron photoemission from metallic nanostructures
The results of an experiment explain the mechanism of electron photoemission by metallic nanostructures under ultrafast laser excitation.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreBiobased nanocarriers cured a plant disease for the first time
Novel nanocarriers made of 'waste' release drugs in a way that cured a plant disease for the first time.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreGraphene/carbon nanotube aerogels for ultrahigh energy-density Li-S batteries
Researchers have developed high volumetric-energy-density and long-life lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries based on the free-standing, densely compact, and integrated cathode.
May 22nd, 2019
Read moreNeutrons unlock the secrets of limoncello
If you're looking for a liquid to study with neutron scattering, lemon liqueur probably isn't your first thought. But this research is a nice example on how neutron scattering can be used to probe the structure of very diverse systems.
May 22nd, 2019
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