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New anode material set to boost lithium-ion battery capacity

Scientists have developed a new type anode material that would be used in place of a conventional graphite anode, which they claim will lead to lighter and longer-lasting batteries for everything from personal devices to electric vehicles.

Dec 13th, 2016

Direct observation of graphene decoupling on Cu(111)

Researchers demonstrate how to succesfully seperate graphene from its metal growth substrates without the assistance of the adhesive tape.

Dec 13th, 2016

Rapid and mass production of graphene, using a microwave oven

Graphene, a material that could usher in the next generation of electronic and energy devices, could be closer than ever to mass production, thanks to microwaves.

Dec 13th, 2016

Energy cascades in quasicrystals trigger an avalanche of discovery

In a new study, scientists looked at networks of magnetic material patterned into the unique and quite beautiful geometries of quasicrystals to see how the nature of the nonrepeating patterns lead to the emergence of unusual energetic effects.

Dec 13th, 2016

Lightning-fast switch for electron waves

Researchers have devised an ultrafast switch for electron waves, which could allow them to speed up future electronics many times over.

Dec 13th, 2016

How does water melt? Layer by layer!

Scientists for polymer research have solved a controversial question concerning the melting of ice: it melts in a layer-by-layer fashion.

Dec 12th, 2016

New study sets performance targets for metal-free fuel cell membrane

The best road to zero-emission vehicles may be with fuel-cell technology. It preserves the advantages of gasoline automobiles, with low upfront costs, long driving range and fast refueling. A new paper offers a strategic roadmap.

Dec 12th, 2016

Nanomedical anti-tumor strategy

Nanomedical treatment concept combines NO gas therapy with starvation of tumor cells.

Dec 12th, 2016

Thinking outside the nanocluster box

New research finds that silver atoms can be crafted into a box-shaped nanocluster by careful selection of ligand molecules.

Dec 12th, 2016

Versatile optical laser will enable innovative experiments at atomic-scale measurements

The European X-ray Free-Electron Laser (XFEL) facility was built with one objective - to provide pulses of light short enough, bright enough, and of small enough wavelength to observe processes that would otherwise be too fast and/or too infrequent to measure in real-time.

Dec 12th, 2016

New diamond harder than ring bling

Researchers have made a diamond that is harder than a jeweller's diamond and useful for cutting through ultra-solid materials on mining sites.

Dec 12th, 2016

Flexible optical sensors to control the quality of beverages and environmental parameters

Researchers have developed an innovative optical sensor using a conventional tape since it is a low-cost and flexible material that can be easily acquired at stationery shops and it can detect variations of the optical properties of a liquid when is immersed in such liquid.

Dec 12th, 2016

Painless microneedle patch could replace needles

It's only a matter of time before drugs are administered via patches with painless microneedles instead of unpleasant injections. But designers need to balance the need for flexible, comfortable-to-wear material with effective microneedle penetration of the skin.