New state of matter detected in a two-dimensional material

An international team of researchers have found evidence of a mysterious new state of matter, first predicted 40 years ago, in a real material. This state, known as a quantum spin liquid, causes electrons - thought to be indivisible building blocks of nature - to break into pieces.

Nanotechnology particle stratification technique provides new opportunities for innovation

Researchers have shown how small nanotech particles suspended in a liquid separate out by size as the liquid evaporates, an effect that can lead to techniques for making layered structures that improve the performance of many everyday products, such as sun cream and electronics.

Catching more of the sun

Combining quantum dots and organic molecules can enable solar cells to capture more of the sun's light, researchers report.

New metallic glass bounces (w/video)

Engineers have created a new material with an unusual chemical structure that makes it incredibly hard and yet elastic.

Carbon nanotubes move into the fast lane

For the first time, researchers have shown that carbon nanotubes as small as eight-tenths of a nanometer in diameter can transport protons faster than bulk water, by an order of magnitude.

Unraveling a truly one-dimensional carbon solid

Researchers present a direct first proof of stable ultra-long 1D carbon chains, thus paving the way for the bulk production of carbyne.

Scientists push valleytronics one step closer to reality

Scientists have taken a big step toward the practical application of 'valleytronics', which is a new type of electronics that could lead to faster and more efficient computer logic systems and data storage chips in next-generation devices.

Nanoparticles can grow in cubic shape

Scientists show how originally spherical nucleus can transform into cube with high surface-to-volume ratio. These nanocubes are available to be used in practice, and may interest many designers of new materials.

New understanding of liquid-like materials to solid state transition discovered

New research has identified how liquid-like materials can change into a solid-like state without the addition of extra particles or changes in volume.

Nanotubes line up to form films

Researchers discover way to make highly aligned, wafer-scale films.

Researchers develop a control algorithm for more accurate lab-on-a-chip devices

Researchers have developed a novel control algorithm to resolve critical problems induced from a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller by automatizing the technical tuning process.

Capturing waste heat via nanotubes

A finely tuned carbon nanotube thin film has the potential to act as a thermoelectric power generator that captures and uses waste heat.

Researchers use single molecule of DNA to create world's smallest diode

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that nanoscale electronic components can be made from single DNA molecules.