In what could be a major step forward for a new generation of solar cells called 'concentrator photovoltaics', researchers have developed a new semiconductor alloy that can capture the near-infrared light located on the leading edge of the visible light spectrum.
Jun 15th, 2017
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Improvements in computer processors, TV displays and solar cells will come from scientific advancements in the synthesis of low-dimensional nanomaterials.
Jun 15th, 2017
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Scientists are gaining new insight into the smart materials used in ultrasound technology. While forming the most thorough model to date of how these materials work, they have found striking similarities with the behavior of water.
Jun 15th, 2017
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Device stores information in its own structure, dispensing with the need for a complementary memory unit. Architecture can be used as platform for fabrication of super-compact counters or calculators.
Jun 15th, 2017
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A new study addresses the challenges posed by the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of centimeter-scale nanoporous graphene membranes.
Jun 15th, 2017
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Researchers have demonstrate a simple platform to achieve architectural polymorphs of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) by maneuvering the intra/intermolecular interactions of the constituent GQDs in binary solution systems.
Jun 15th, 2017
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Ultrasound-sensitive nanoparticle aggregates target toxic doses of chemotherapy drugs to tumors while minimizing systemic toxicity.
Jun 15th, 2017
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Scientists have discovered a new chemical method that enables graphene to be incorporated into a wide range of applications while maintaining its ultra-fast electronics.
Jun 15th, 2017
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Carbon nanotubes bring tire wear monitoring into the car.
Jun 14th, 2017
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A smart universal tool based on a simplified DNA barcoding technique combined with nanotechnology enables food authentication with the naked eye.
Jun 14th, 2017
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Researchers have created a new type of silica nanoparticle able to stabilise emulsions in a new way.
Jun 14th, 2017
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Human organs-on-chips technology has been enhanced to non-invasively report cells' health, electrical activities and differentiation status.
Jun 14th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a material to harvest a broader spectrum of sunlight. The three-part composites of this material maximize both absorbing light and its efficiency for water splitting.
Jun 14th, 2017
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Inspired by the varying colors that gleam off of beetle shells, scientists have developed color-shifting nanoparticles that can change hue even after being embedded into a material. A report on the new, inexpensive technique, could lead to the production of easier-to-read sensors and anti-tampering tags.
Jun 14th, 2017
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Researchers incorporated a photocatalyst in a moisture-absorbing, semiconducting paint that can produce hydrogen from water in the air when exposed to sunlight. The development could enable hydrogen fuel production in almost any location.
Jun 14th, 2017
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Scientists demonstrate a hybrid carbon system, termed buckyball sandwich, in which a single layer of fullerenes is encapsulated between two graphene sheets.
Jun 14th, 2017
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