Until now, little was known about how the doping molecules are integrated into the chemical structure of organic semiconductors. New research has found that they consist of a matrix of undoped crystallites in which such 'mixed crystallites' are embedded. It is this very species that takes over the role as the actually doping molecule.
Dec 14th, 2015
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An optical device at nanoscale which allows light to pass in only one direction has been developed by researchers. It consists of alkali atoms which are coupled to ultrathin glass fibres.
Dec 14th, 2015
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A new rapid test can detect not only malaria parasites but also viruses such as HIV or Ebola, diverse bacteria or biomarkers, like glucose or cholesterol.
Dec 13th, 2015
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Researchers develop nature-mimicking freeze-casting technique for fabricating advanced porous materials.
Dec 13th, 2015
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Researchers make breakthrough discovery in graphene research that could provide a testbed for understanding how electrons move in extremely high magnetic fields.
Dec 11th, 2015
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The EU funded EUPHONON coordination action has published a report which includes Position Paper, Road Map and Strategic Research Agenda on Nanophononics in the context of ICT.
Dec 11th, 2015
Read moreCrystal growth on a nano/microscale level results in the formation of 'match-head'-like, three-dimensional structures that enhance light absorption and photovoltaic efficiency.
Dec 11th, 2015
Read moreBy carefully tuning the chemical composition of a particular compound, researchers have created a 'topological crystalline insulator', whose bulk acts as an insulator but whose surface conducts electrical currents through a process that is related to the coupling between the motion and spin of electrons.
Dec 11th, 2015
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Coating nanowires with an oxide layer can enhance by an order of magnitude the probability of 'spin flips' for spintronic devices.
Dec 11th, 2015
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In a unique ultra-low vibration lab, engineers have measured how heat radiates from one surface to another in a vacuum at distances down to 2 nanometers.
Dec 10th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have designed a new technique to create single-molecule diodes that perform 50 times better than all prior designs.
Dec 10th, 2015
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Scientists have figured out how to increase electron flows in electron guns 13,000-fold by applying a single layer of diamondoids - tiny, perfect diamond cages - to an electron gun's sharp gold tip.
Dec 10th, 2015
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As semiconductor nanowires emerge as indispensable building blocks for next-generation electronic, energy conversion, and photonic devices (i.e. solar panels, lasers), better understanding how to direct nanowire growth is vital.
Dec 10th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have discovered a new approach to the production of fuels. Their new method can be used to produce much cleaner diesel. It can quickly be scaled up for industrial use. In 5 to 10 years, we may see the first cars driven by this new clean diesel.
Dec 10th, 2015
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Research on soft condensed matter physics focuses on substances that can be easily bent or deformed, such as liquids, foams, and gels. In this case, scientists investigated the way very thin elastic sheets wrap droplets of water.
Dec 10th, 2015
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Optimizing the performance of soft magnetic materials requires an understanding of the nanostructure and consideration of the local composition of each phase.
Dec 10th, 2015
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