rogress in developing nanophotonic devices capable of withstanding high temperatures and harsh conditions for applications including data storage, sensing, health care and energy will depend on the research community and industry adopting new 'plasmonic ceramic' materials.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Superconductivity breakthroughs - Cuprates earn their stripes
The latest breakthrough answers a key question on the microscopic electronic structure of cuprate superconductors, the most celebrated material family in our quest for true room-temperature superconductivity.
Spot treatment with nanotechnology
Researchers use the latest in nanotechnology and transdermal drug delivery to take on an old problem: Acne.
Scientists invent new way to control light, critical for next gen of super fast computing
A device resembling a plastic honeycomb yet infinitely smaller than a bee's stinger can steer light beams around tighter curves than ever before possible, while keeping the integrity and intensity of the beam intact.
Modeling how cells move together could inspire self-healing materials (w/video)
Modelling the motion of cells moving together may help scientists design new technologies inspired by nature, such as self-healing materials in batteries and other devices.
Researchers use shearing method to create nanofiber 'gusher'
Creating large amounts of polymer nanofibers dispersed in liquid is a challenge that has vexed researchers for years. But engineers have now reported a method that can produce unprecedented amounts of polymer nanofibers, which have potential applications in filtration, batteries and cell scaffolding.
Scientists watch quantum dots 'breathe' in response to stress
Researchers watched nanoscale semiconductor crystals expand and shrink in response to powerful pulses of laser light. This ultrafast 'breathing' provides new insight about how such tiny structures change shape as they start to melt - information that can help guide researchers in tailoring their use for a range of applications.
Click! That's how modern chemistry bonds nanoparticles to a substrate
Nanoparticles of various types can be quickly and permanently bonded to a solid substrate, if one of the most effective methods of synthesis, click chemistry, is used for this purpose.
Peering into how nanoparticle electrodes in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries work
Nanoparticle electrodes in lithium-ion batteries have both near-surface and interior contributions to their redox capacity, each with distinct rate capabilities. Using combined electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray methods and ab initio calculations, scientists have investigated the lithiation pathways that occur in NiO electrodes.
Finding an affordable way to use graphene is the key to its success
Graphene is a remarkably strong material given it's only a single carbon-atom thick. But finding ways to do something with it - that's also affordable too - has always been a challenge.
Quantum computing: one step closer with defect-free logic gate
Developing a new approach to quantum computing, based on braided quasi-particles as a logic gate to speed up computing, first requires understanding the potential error-inducing factors.
Breast implants could become safer thanks to nanopatternd surface
Scientists have created an enhanced surface for silicone breast implants which could reduce complications and make them less likely to be rejected by the body.
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