Researchers have developed a new type of ultra-thin photovoltaic device, coated on both sides with stretchable and waterproof films, which can continue to provide electricity from sunlight even after being soaked in water or being stretched and compressed.
Sep 18th, 2017
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Researchers produced the first 2D field-effect transistor (FET) made of a single material.
Sep 18th, 2017
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Researchers successfully demonstrated record-small electrically pumped micro-lasers epitaxially grown on industry standard (001) silicon substrates in a recent study. The thresholds and footprints are orders of magnitude smaller than those previously reported lasers epitaxially grown on Si.
Sep 18th, 2017
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Scientists show the first new type of quantum oscillation to be reported for thirty years.
Sep 18th, 2017
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World-first transfer of light to acoustic information on a chip.
Sep 18th, 2017
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A new optomechanical nanosensor detects torsional frequencies with extreme sensitivity and offers new possibilities for on-chip detection and signal processing.
Sep 16th, 2017
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The research project will examine the use of nanotechnology to improve the delivery of drugs to HIV patients through novel implantable technologies that can deliver drugs for weeks or months.
Sep 15th, 2017
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Microneedle skin patch that delivers fat-shrinking drug locally could be used to treat obesity and diabetes.
Sep 15th, 2017
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Sensors made from stretchable nanomeshes allow patients? skin to breathe naturally while continuously monitoring their health.
Sep 15th, 2017
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The organic pollution decomposing properties of titanium dioxide have been known for about half a century. Now, a paint producer is taking advantage of this fact..
Sep 15th, 2017
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The key to ultrathin high-efficiency sensors and solar cells could be materials covered with tiny trenches.
Sep 15th, 2017
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Understanding process that creates complex crystals important for energy applications.
Sep 15th, 2017
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Using a device called the Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA), scientists investigated the process of crevice and pitting corrosion and were able to get a real-time look at the process of corrosion on confined surfaces.
Sep 14th, 2017
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Microparticles created by new 3-D fabrication method could release drugs or vaccines long after injection.
Sep 14th, 2017
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The electron motion lasted only 750 billionths of the billionth of a second before it fainted, setting a new record of human capability to capture ultrafast processes inside solids.
Sep 14th, 2017
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A DNA nanorobot is programmed to pick up and sort molecules into predefined regions.
Sep 14th, 2017
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