Better battery imaging paves way for renewable energy future

In a move that could improve the energy storage of everything from portable electronics to electric microgrids, researchers have developed a novel X-ray imaging technique to visualize and study the electrochemical reactions in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries containing a new type of material, iron fluoride.

Happily ever after: Scientists arrange protein-nanoparticle marriage

New nanobiotechnology method could lead to development of HIV vaccine, targeted cancer treatment.

Giant magnetic effects induced in hybrid materials

Magnetic property changes by several hundred percent over a narrow temperature range.

Quantum model reveals surface structure of water

Scientists have used a new quantum model to reveal the molecular structure of water's liquid surface.

Researchers establish theoretical framework for graphene physics

Researchers have established a theoretical framework to understand the elastic and electronic properties of graphene.

Researchers succeed in light-controlled molecule switching

Scientists are working on storing and processing information on the level of single molecules to create the smallest possible components that will combine autonomously to form a circuit. As recently reported, the researchers can switch on the current flow through a single molecule for the first time with the help of light.

Researchers efficient method of producing metallic nanoparticles

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd has developed a new, cost-efficient method of producing various types of metallic nanoparticles.