Scientists create nanopowders for the synthesis of new aluminum alloys

The special nanopowders are used as modifying additives in the production of aluminum alloys. This method will significantly improve the operational properties of the foundry products, and reduce the energy costs for its final processing.

Chemical sensor on the basis of materials possessing molecular memory created

Researchers have developed an electrochemical sensor on the basis of polymers with molecular imprinting, aimed at detection of saccharides and hydroxy acids.

Artificial topological matter opens new research directions

An international team of researchers have created a new structure that allows the tuning of topological properties in such a way as to turn on or off these unique behaviors. The structure could open up possibilities for new explorations into the properties of topological states of matter.

An injectable guidance system for nerve cells

Scientists have developed an injectable gel, which can act as a guidance system for nerve cells.

Low-cost 'solar absorber' promising for future power plants

Researchers have shown how to modify commercially available silicon wafers into a structure that efficiently absorbs solar energy and withstands the high temperatures needed for Concentrated Solar Power Plants that might run up to 24 hours a day.

A novel method for the fabrication of active-matrix 3-D pressure sensors

Researchers present a novel method of fabricating a transistor-type active-matrix pressure sensor using foldable substrates and air-dielectric layers.

Carbon nanotubes self-assemble into tiny transistors

Researchers have developed a method to select semiconducting nanotubes from a solution and make them self-assemble on a circuit of gold electrodes.

Seaweed: From superfood to superconductor

Researchers have made a seaweed-derived material to help boost the performance of superconductors, lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells.

Quantum transport goes ballistic

Scientists have shot an electron through an III-V semiconductor nanowire integrated on silicon for the first time. This achievement will form the basis for sophisticated quantum wire devices for future integrated circuits used in advanced powerful computational systems.

Turning back time: Watching rust transform into iron

Using a state-of-the-art microscopy technique, experimenters have witnessed a slow-motion, atomic-scale transformation of rust - iron oxide - back to pure iron metal, in all of its chemical steps.

Engineers develop novel lens for super-resolution imaging

Discovery breaks resolution limitations in microscopy; Potential applications in high precision failure inspection and biological research.

Predicting the limits of friction

Materials scientists have developed a model to predict the limits of friction behavior of metals based on materials properties - how hard you can push on materials or how much current you can put through them before they stop working properly.