Researchers have combined the benefits of organic and inorganic electronic materials in a new type of hybrid inks. This allows electronic circuits to be applied to paper directly from a pen, for example.
Apr 12th, 2016
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In phase transitions, for instance between water and water vapour, the motional energy competes with the attractive energy between neighbouring molecules. Physicists have now studied quantum phase transitions in which distant particles also influence one another.
Apr 12th, 2016
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Spinning cells could attract each other across surprisingly long distances.
Apr 11th, 2016
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Physicists have discovered a topological metal, PtSn4 (platinum and tin), with a unique electronic structure that may someday lead to energy efficient computers with increased processor speeds and data storage.
Apr 11th, 2016
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New model shows how collective transport by synthetic nanomotors along biopolymer filaments can be effectively directed.
Apr 11th, 2016
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An international team of physicists has discovered that applying a magnetic field to a non-magnetic metal made it conduct 70% more electricity, even though basic physics principles would have predicted the opposite.
Apr 11th, 2016
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Researchers are presenting a new process that, in a single step, allows manufacture of conductive paths that are just a few micrometers in width on flexible foils. As a result, new designs for appliances with flexible or even rollable displays will be possible.
Apr 11th, 2016
Read moreA team of scientists have created a new type of device that could be used to develop cost-effective gas sensors.
Apr 11th, 2016
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Surprising discovery: the adsorption capacity of MOFs does not rise automatically with increasing pressure.
Apr 11th, 2016
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Researchers create robust 'white graphene' electrolyte and separator for lithium-ion batteries.
Apr 11th, 2016
Read moreThe Biomedical Technologies Work Package will focus on the development of smart implants with therapeutic functionality for specific clinical outcomes in disciplines such as neurology, ophthalmology and surgery.
Apr 11th, 2016
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Instead of reading a label, consumers could be interacting with an electronic screen on packaging in the future.
Apr 9th, 2016
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Materials scientists have overcome a set of challenges in synthesis and isolation of ultra-thin alpha-MoO3 layers.
Apr 9th, 2016
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Researchers believe that the trick to gaining access to the pernicious cellular masses is to give the nanoparticles a new look - and that dressing to impress will be able to get them past the tumor's biological bouncers.
Apr 9th, 2016
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In their perspective article, researchers call for consistent and standardized testing of superhydrophobic, i.e. extremely water-repellent, materials.
Apr 9th, 2016
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That, in a nutshell, describes the different functions of a nanoparticle that can improve therapies for autoimmune diseases, genetic disorders and other ailments that are treated with biologic drugs.
Apr 8th, 2016
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