Thursday, October 6, 2016
Disorderly conduct
An analysis of electron behavior explains why the phase-change material iron-tellurium best conducts electricity in its disordered amorphous phase.
Nanoscale confinement leads to new all-inorganic perovskite with exceptional solar cell properties
Scientists for the first time discovered how to make perovskite solar cells out of quantum dots and used the new material to convert sunlight to electricity with 10.77 percent efficiency.
Smallest. Transistor. Ever.
Research breaks major barrier in transistor size by creating gate only 1 nanometer long.
Researchers fabricate microfibers for single-cell studies, tissue engineering
Researchers have created a new way to design and fabricate microfibers that support cell growth and could be useful tools for reconnecting nerves and regenerating other damaged tissues.
Enhancing the superconducting properties of an iron-based material
Scientists pioneer method that enables material to carry more electrical current without resistance at a higher temperature.
Fast energy transport between unlike partners
Chemists have combined different dye molecules in aggregates and thereby observed surprising properties. Their discovery may help to use sunlight more efficiently for the generation of energy.
Small droplets feel the vibe
Researchers have used ultrasonic forces to accurately pattern thousands of microscopic water-based droplets. Each droplet can be designed to perform a biochemical experiment, which could pave the way for highly efficient lab-on-a-chip devices with future applications in drug discovery and clinical diagnostics.
New efficient, low-cost method to hydrogenate graphene with visible light
A new study shows that the two-dimensional and atom-thin carbon material graphene reacts with formic acid in a water solution upon irradiation with visible light. In the reaction, formic acid acts as masked hydrogen and a material is produced where hydrogen extensively has been added to graphene.
Diamond nanothread could prove priceless for manufacturing
Would you dress in diamond nanothreads? It's not as far-fetched as you might think.
Play video games, advance science
Computer gaming is now a regular part of life for many people. Beyond just being entertaining, though, it can be a very useful tool in education and in science.
Efficient organic solar cells with very low driving force
Researchers have developed organic solar cells with a significantly lower driving force and faster charge separation than previous cells.
The delicate power of soft materials
Technology that emerged from university research played a sizable role at this year's Euro Cup, yet it is impossible to detect with the naked eye.
Manufacturing microspheres
Technique mass-produces uniform, encapsulated particles for pharmaceuticals, many other uses.
National Nanotechnology Day Is October 9th
Schools, labs, and institutions across the U.S. are hosting events, writing articles, and planning activities for the first annual National Nano Day celebration.
Calling all nanotechnology-empowered superheroes
NSF and National Nanotechnology Initiative invite high school students to create heroes with nanotech-inspired gear, powers.
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