Electrocatalyst nanostructures key to improved fuel cells, electrolyzers

Scientists' simulations have unraveled the mystery of a new electrocatalyst that may solve a significant problem associated with fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Revolutionary new materials for troubled carbon times: Super filters the world can afford

Researchers develop a material that will potentially revolutionize carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

Engineer unveils new spin on future of transistors with novel design

All-carbon, spintronic proposal could lead to smaller, better performing structures in electronics.

The first low-cost system for splitting carbon dioxide

Scientists have developed an Earth-abundant catalyst based on copper-oxide nanowires modified with tin oxide. A solar-driven system set up using this catalyst was able to split CO2 with an efficiency of 13.4%.

Seeing the invisible with a graphene-CMOS integrated device

Flagship researchers integrate graphene and quantum dots with CMOS technology to create an array of photodetectors, producing a high resolution image sensor.

Design and fabrication of 3D-printed stretchable tactile sensors

Researchers demonstrate the design and fabrication of stretchable tactile sensors that are 3D printed under ambient conditions via a combination of nanocomposite ink optimization, 3D imaging, and multimaterial 3D printing.

Deploying therapeutic nano-payloads to cells

Researchers create a huge variety of programmed three-dimensional shapes out of single strands of synthetic DNA, a process known as DNA origami. These nanoparticles may ultimately be deployed as structural scaffolds to deliver vaccines, drugs, or even gene-editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas9 to specific parts of the body, he says.

Making flexible electronics with nanowire networks

If flexible smartphones, e-paper and a new generation of smart watches are to succeed, they can't use existing touchscreen technology.