Cube-shaped nanoparticles with thick shells of DNA assemble into a never-before-seen 3-D 'zigzag' pattern that breaks orientational symmetry; understanding such nanoscale behavior is key to engineering new materials with desired organizations and properties.
May 17th, 2019
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Scientists describe, for the first time, new features of dielectric nanoparticles' optical response using improved method for electromagnetic field analysis that can take into account more complex configurations of bias currents inside the objects. These effects help to better understand the processes in nanoparticles and adjust their behavior for more efficient light control in devices such as nanolasers or sensors.
May 17th, 2019
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Engineers develop a clean, damage-free fabrication process that creates pristine transistors made from 2D material stacks.
May 17th, 2019
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Instead of searching for a needle in a haystack, what if you were able to sweep the entire haystack to one side, leaving only the needle behind? That's the strategy researchers followed in developing a new microfluidic device that separates elusive circulating tumor cells from a sample of whole blood.
May 17th, 2019
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Using multiferroic nanoparticles, researchers have succeeded in inducing the decomposition of chemical residues in contaminated water. Here, the nanoparticles are not directly involved in the chemical reaction but rather act as a catalyst, speeding up the conversion of the substances into harmless compounds.
May 17th, 2019
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Inspired by the swarm behavior of ants, scientists have developed a nanoparticle self-assembly system that can fix broken electrical circuits.
May 17th, 2019
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A new study detailes the molecular level understanding of chemical reaction on MoS2 surface by defect and morphology engineering, which can be applied to other metal sulfides for energy storage devices.
May 16th, 2019
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Scientists have designed proteins that move in response to acid, a technology that could help medication enter cells.
May 16th, 2019
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A slippery surface for liquids with very low surface tension promotes droplet formation, facilitating heat transfer.
May 16th, 2019
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High-res technique improves ability to measure a quantum system's essential information.
May 16th, 2019
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Researchers have developed a microelectromechanical device that detects terahertz radiation at room temperature. This device is easy to use, much faster than conventional thermal sensors, highly sensitive, and can be incorporated into detector arrays.
May 16th, 2019
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Researchers developed a material which could significantly extend the life of batteries and afford them higher capacities as well.
May 16th, 2019
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Physicicts have achieved material magnetization switching on the shortest timescales, at a minimal energy cost. They have developed a prototype of energy-efficient data storage devices.
May 16th, 2019
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A new nanocomposite promises to be a superior high-temperature dielectric material for flexible electronics, energy storage and electric devices.
May 16th, 2019
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Scientists have greatly improved MOF's gas separation by making the framework's lattice structure rigid.
May 16th, 2019
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The devices could be used for flexible circuits, healthcare monitoring, energy conversion, and other applications.
May 15th, 2019
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