Way cheaper catalyst may lower fuel costs for hydrogen-powered cars

Bringing closer a mass market for hydrogen-powered cars, researchers are upgrading $0.37/gram molybdenum disulfide, 'molly' for short, to take the place of $1,500/gram catalyst platinum. Unlike gasoline, hydrogen as fuel releases water, not carbon, into the air.

Energy researchers discover new structure for bimetallic catalysts

Researchers use computational techniques to predict how these nanoscale materials will behave, and he recently made a surprising discovery about the structure of bimetallic catalysts.

Newly discovered 'design rule' brings nature-inspired nanostructures one step closer (w/video)

Computer sims and microscopy research yield first atomic-resolution structure of a peptoid nanosheet.

Researchers design material that more effectively slows light

This new material could help in creating next-generation optical networks and sensors that rely on variances in the speed of light.

Solving a 140-year fluid mechanics enigma

The findings have potential implications for research and industry because ellipsoid nanoparticles are encountered in various applications including those involving pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics.

Protein reactions identified with subatomic resolution

Using subatomic resolution, researchers have gained insights into the dynamic modus operandi of two switch proteins which are responsible for the import of compounds into the nucleus and for cell growth.

Towards the development of a new evaluation method of semiconductors by using terahertz waves

Researchers succeeded in visualizing changes in defect density on the surface of GaN through the laser terahertz emission microscope (LTEM) which measures THz waves generated by laser emission.

Detecting HIV diagnostic antibodies with DNA nanomachines

A nanoscale machine composed of synthetic DNA can be used for the rapid, sensitive and low-cost diagnosis of many diseases, including HIV.

Tellurium electrodes boost lithium batteries

Tellurium electrodes have higher energy densities and may be charged and discharged faster than conventional electrode materials.