New creation could one day be used for demolition of cancer cells.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Scientists gain control of electronic, fluorescent properties of coal-based graphene
Researchers demonstrated fine control over the graphene oxide dots' size-dependent band gap, the property that makes them semiconductors.
Energy-generating nanopatterened cloth could replace batteries
Scientists report the first durable, flexible cloth that harnesses human motion to generate energy. It can also self-charge batteries or supercapacitors without an external power source and make new commercial and medical applications possible.
Novel nanoscale optical metamaterials break digital connectivity barriers
A new study finds that new optical materials could serve as the nuts and bolts of future ultra-high-speed optical computing components. These 'nonlinear metamaterials', which possess physical capabilities not found in nature, may be the building blocks that allow major companies like IBM and Intel to move from electronic to optical computing.
Third NANoREG newsletter now available as free download
Time wise, the NANoREG project is now halfway. After setting the basic conditions for its R+D work, the project now focuses on the generation of reliable and comparable experimental data on the EHS aspects of the selected NANoREG nanomaterials.
An improved method for coating gold nanorods
Researchers have fine-tuned a technique for coating gold nanorods with silica shells, allowing engineers to create large quantities of the nanorods and giving them more control over the thickness of the shell.
TREASORES project - Towards printed organic solar cells and LEDs
Flexible optoelectronic devices that can be produced roll-to-roll are a highly promising path to cheaper devices such as solar cells and LED lighting panels. Scientists from TREASORES project present prototype flexible solar cell modules as well as novel silver-based transparent electrodes that outperform currently used materials.
Superradiant matter: A new paradigm to explore dynamic phase transitions
In a new approach to understand dynamic phase transitions, a joint experimental and theoretical effort was undertaken by a team of scientists, using a novel type of quantum matter in a so-called superradiant state.
Nanostructure complex materials modeling
As part of a U.S. Department of Energy effort to showcase new data-handling strategies, scientists from Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated two pilot projects for modeling and processing large-volume data sets at the SC14 (Supercomputing 2014) conference.
30 years after C60: Fullerene chemistry with silicon
Chemists have managed to synthesise a compound featuring an Si20 dodecahedron. The Platonic solid is not just aesthetically pleasing, it also opens up new perspectives for the semiconductor industry.
A nanomaterial to heal broken bones
A new material that triggers stem cells to begin forming bone could enable a more effective treatment for hard-to-heal bone breaks and defects.
Scientists develop cool process to make better graphene
A new technique to produce graphene at room temperature could help pave the way for commercially feasible graphene-based solar cells and light-emitting diodes, large-panel displays, and flexible electronics.
From graphene hydrogels to high-performance anodes
Scientists describe a powerful approach that uses solvated graphene frameworks as the anode material. Assembled in a lithium coin cell, the as-made electrode excelled with capacities surpassing the values of typically used graphite.
Particle trapping - Light as puppeteer
Researchers have demonstrated a more robust method for controlling single, micron-sized particles with light.
Nano packages for anti-cancer drug delivery
Drugs delivered by nanoparticles can simultaneously attack cancer cells and cancer stem cells.
Batteries made to last
An oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites in oxygen chemical reactions for green energy devices.
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