Nanomaterials: How to separate linear and ring-shaped molecules
Physicists have developed a reliable strategy to separate chemically identical macromolecules that differ only in their shape.
Dec 6th, 2017
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Nanodiscs catch misfolding proteins red-handed
Researchers have mapped the proteins that cause cell death in type 2 diabetes.
Dec 6th, 2017
Read moreEntangling biological systems
Experiment demonstrates quantum mechanical effects from biological system.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreCopper nanoparticles to replace toxic palladium and expensive platinum in the synthesis of medications
The effectiveness of copper nanoparticles as a catalyst has been proven.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreHybrid electrolyte enhances supercapacitance in vertical graphene nanosheets
Combining the characteristics of aqueous and organic electrolytes into a hybrid version increases VGN performance in supercapacitors, while KOH activation improves nanostructure and charge storage capacity.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreThe quantum waltz of electrons hints at the next generation of chips
Researchers have successfully measured some of the quantum properties of electrons in two-dimensional semiconductors. This work in the field of spintronics could one day lead to chips that are not only smaller but that also generate less heat.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreUW launches Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems
The University of Washington has launched a new institute aimed at accelerating research at the nanoscale: the Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems, or NanoES.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreSuperior hydrogen catalyst just grows that way
Scientists aim at bringing down the cost of hydrogen fuel cells by using a dirt-cheap compound to create an uneven surface that resembles a plant's leaves. The additional area helps catalyze hydrogen almost as efficiently as platinum.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreNew technology using magnet to generate electricity from heat
Large anomalous Nernst effect discovered in antiferromagnet.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreThermal gradients are shown to enhance spin transport in graphene
Researchers have demonstrated that the application of a thermal gradient in spintronic devices can cause spin signal to increase as a result of a novel thermoelectric phenomenon predicted and subsequently observed in graphene. Specifically, the enhanced spin signal is two orders of magnitude larger than anything previously reported for thermal effects in metals.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreTowards a continuous atom laser
A research team has made important progress towards the creation of the first continuous atom laser.
Dec 5th, 2017
Read moreNature's toughest substances decoded
Engineers develop computer maps to help design shell-like platelet-matrix composites.
Dec 4th, 2017
Read moreProgrammable drug delivery platform combats diseased cells at genetic level
A new drug delivery system that uses a synthetic-biological hybrid nanocapsule could provide a smart technology for targeted treatment of a variety of serious diseases at the genetic level.
Dec 4th, 2017
Read moreBetter mastery of heat flow leads to next-generation thermal cloaks
Physicists manipulate the transfer of thermal energy as a means of reducing heat waste, using thermal camouflage tactics.
Dec 4th, 2017
Read moreHumidity switches molecular diode off and on
An international group of scientists has developed the first switchable molecular diode. You can turn this on and off through humidity. Vice versa, it is a humidity sensor at the nanoscale.
Dec 4th, 2017
Read moreResearchers use nanoparticles to target, kill endometrial cancer
Combination of chemotherapy and drug that forces tumor cells into lethal state shows promise for other cancers.
Dec 4th, 2017
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