Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Quantum communications bend to our needs

By changing the wavelengths of entangled photons to those used in telecommunications, researchers see quantum technology take a major leap forward.

Researchers develop wearable solar thermoelectric generator

Researchers have demonstrated a new advanced energy harvesting system, capable of generating electricity by simply being attached to clothes, windows, and outer walls of a building.

Photoacoustic imaging and photothermal cancer therapy using bilirubin nanoparticles

The research team applied the properties of a bile pigment called BR, which exerts potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, to this research.

Europe's cathedrals get new life thanks to nanoparticles

The current phase of restoration of the Pisa Cathedral started 4 years ago, with workers using traditional restoration techniques. But this could soon change thanks to innovative nanomaterials being tested.

Graphene forged into three-dimensional shapes

Scientists have discovered how graphene, a single-atom-thin layer of carbon, can be forged into three-dimensional objects by using laser light.

Bringing signals into phase

A novel type of electronic component made from a blend of polymer materials could enable more effective circuitry.

Nanogenerator-powered electrospinning system

Researchers report a self-powered electrospinning system, which is composed of a rotating-disk TENG, a voltage-doubling rectifying circuit, and a simple spinneret.

A little tension yields enormous solar crystals

New evidence of surface-initiated crystallization may improve the efficiency of printable photovoltaic materials.

Physicists achieve rapid magnetic switching with lasers

New research shows control over composition of ferrimagnetic materials offers new ways of switching their magnetism.

Band gaps, made to order

Engineers create atomically thin superlattice materials with precision.