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Improving microscale energy storage unit with porous materials

Microscale energy storage units for wearable and miniaturized electronic devices are improved using porous materials.

Nov 21st, 2016

Color-changing nanocoatings ready for the big time

Wafer-thin, scratch-proof films can generate a rainbow of colors using random metallic nanostructures.

Nov 21st, 2016

A nanoparticle boost for solar-powered water heating

Scientists analytically studied the optical absorption efficiency of a TiN nanoparticle and found that it has a broad and strong absorption peak thanks to lossy plasmonic resonances. Surprisingly, the sunlight absorption efficiency of a TiN nanoparticle outperforms that of a carbon nanoparticle and a gold nanoparticle.

Nov 21st, 2016

A new understanding of metastability clears path for next-generation material

Researchers use data-mining to quantify thermodynamics for nearly 30,000 materials.

Nov 19th, 2016

An Archimedes' screw for groups of quantum particles

An international team has proposed a scheme that could help protect groups of particles and enable them to move together without any getting lost or held up.

Nov 18th, 2016

A novel non-precious metal catalyst for water splitting

Researchers have presented a novel strategy for non-precious metal catalyst that can replace rare and expensive platinum(Pt)-based catalyst, currently used in hydrogen fuel cell.

Nov 18th, 2016

World's fastest gas detector

Using new photonics technology, European scientists are developing a multi-gas detector that can spot dozens of harmful emissions with a single sensor in milliseconds, delivering a breakthrough for the prevention climate change.

Nov 18th, 2016

Chemists uncover a new way heat travels between molecules

A new model, developed by chemists, could be the first step towards better harnessing heat energy to power nanoscale devices.

Nov 18th, 2016

Engineers make nanoscale 'muscles' powered by DNA

By carefully incorporating strands of custom DNA into different layers of flexible films, researchers can force those films to bend, curl and even flip over by introducing the right DNA cue. They could also reverse these changes by way of different DNA cues.

Nov 18th, 2016

Patterns that push the limits

What about putting your logo on LED lamp to project the picture on the wall? Or do you want your money to shine in different nano-colours depending on the value? With a new method this is possible.

Nov 18th, 2016

Molecular imaging hack makes cameras 'faster' (w/video)

A new technique grabs images of chemical processes that happen faster than most laboratory cameras are able to capture them.

Nov 18th, 2016

Using sound waves to move liquids at the nanoscale (w/video)

A team of mechanical engineers has successfully used acoustic waves to move fluids through small channels at the nanoscale. The breakthrough is a first step toward the manufacturing of small, portable devices that could be used for drug discovery and microrobotics applications.

Nov 18th, 2016