Researchers have created a fabric material containing nanoscale fibers that are capable of degrading chemical warfare agents. Uniform coatings of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were synthesized on top of the nanofibers, forming unique kebab-like structures.
Oct 3rd, 2016
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Using recent innovations in 2-D materials, scientists realize a mechanism of conduction that could someday lead to new forms of energy conversion and higher-resolution scanning machines, such as those used in airports and quality control for manufacturing.
Oct 3rd, 2016
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Researchers have reported the largest photovoltaic field ever observed in a photovoltaic device.
Oct 3rd, 2016
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Researchers describe how they subjected a commercial nanoparticle-infused coating to methods for accelerating the effects of weathering from ultraviolet radiation and simulated washings of rainwater. Their results indicate that humidity and exposure time are contributing factors for nanoparticle release, findings that may be useful in designing future studies to determine potential impacts.
Sep 30th, 2016
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Microswimmers capped with carbon on one side can be propelled and steered by light.
Sep 30th, 2016
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New sensor design paves the way for safer and more effective brain monitoring.
Sep 30th, 2016
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Scientists have long suspected that the way materials behave on the nanoscale is different from how they behave on any other scale. A new paper provides concrete proof that this is the case.
Sep 30th, 2016
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Tweaking the chemical composition of polymer solar cells improves efficiency and voltage.
Sep 30th, 2016
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Nature makes some beautiful patterns with atoms.
Sep 29th, 2016
Read moreA team of engineers is developing a new type of nanodevice for computer microprocessors that can mimic the functioning of a biological synapse - the place where a signal passes from one nerve cell to another in the body.
Sep 29th, 2016
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Measuring enzyme levels could help doctors select appropriate treatments.
Sep 29th, 2016
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Scientists observe antiferromagnetic correlations in one-dimensional fermionic quantum many-body systems.
Sep 29th, 2016
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Researchers have demonstrated that networks of metallic mesh possessing fractal-like nano-features surpass other metallic networks in utility.
Sep 29th, 2016
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Scientists have measured the mechanics of tiny crystalline ceramics.
Sep 29th, 2016
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How would you like a kitchen surface that cleans itself? Technological advances such as this could be one step closer after a breakthrough by researchers.
Sep 29th, 2016
Read moreFor the first time researchers succeeded to place a layer of graphene on top of a stable fatty lipid monolayer. Surrounded by a protective shell of lipids graphene could enter the body and function as a versatile sensor.
Sep 28th, 2016
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