Electrolytes made from liquefied gas enable batteries to run at ultra-low temperatures

Engineers have developed a breakthrough in electrolyte chemistry that enables lithium batteries to run at temperatures as low as -60 degrees Celsius with excellent performance - in comparison, today's lithium-ion batteries stop working at -20 degrees Celsius.

Interplay of light and matter - A 'perfect' attosecond experiment

Using what is known as an attosecond experiment, physicists have managed to completely measure and describe the quantum-mechanical wave function of an ionized electron.

Grant focuses on 'hydrogen sponge' for use in fuel-cell vehicles

Finding practical hydrogen storage technologies for vehicles powered by fuel cells is the focus of a $682,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Seeking out new functions for superconducting nanoelectronics

Researchers have discovered that a two-dimensional semiconductor with a broken inversion symmetry demonstrates rectification, or the property of a diode, under a magnetic field applied in a certain direction.

'Magic' alloy could spur next generation of solar cells

In what could be a major step forward for a new generation of solar cells called 'concentrator photovoltaics', researchers have developed a new semiconductor alloy that can capture the near-infrared light located on the leading edge of the visible light spectrum.

Development of low-dimensional nanomaterials could revolutionize future technologies

Improvements in computer processors, TV displays and solar cells will come from scientific advancements in the synthesis of low-dimensional nanomaterials.

Smart materials used in ultrasound behave similar to water

Scientists are gaining new insight into the smart materials used in ultrasound technology. While forming the most thorough model to date of how these materials work, they have found striking similarities with the behavior of water.

Quantum dot transistor simulates functions of neurons

Device stores information in its own structure, dispensing with the need for a complementary memory unit. Architecture can be used as platform for fabrication of super-compact counters or calculators.

How to fabricate centimeter-scale nanoporous graphene membranes

A new study addresses the challenges posed by the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of centimeter-scale nanoporous graphene membranes.

A simple platform to achieve polymorphic graphene quantum dots

Researchers have demonstrate a simple platform to achieve architectural polymorphs of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) by maneuvering the intra/intermolecular interactions of the constituent GQDs in binary solution systems.

A mechanical trigger for toxic tumor therapy

Ultrasound-sensitive nanoparticle aggregates target toxic doses of chemotherapy drugs to tumors while minimizing systemic toxicity.

New chemical method could revolutionize graphene

Scientists have discovered a new chemical method that enables graphene to be incorporated into a wide range of applications while maintaining its ultra-fast electronics.