2D-nanocellulose: piezoelectric driven by a hydrogen bonds pattern

New research provides the basis for new electromechanical designs using 2D-nanocellulose. In a longer-term perspective, the reinterpretation of electrical features for hydrogen bonds here introduced could pave the way in the understanding of life-essential molecules and events.

Researchers create 3-D full-color plasmonic holographic images with nanomaterials

Researchers are creating a new approach to reconstruct 3-D full-color holographic images by using just one layer of nanoscale metallic film. This work has a huge potential to change our daily lives by equipping our cell phones with 3-D floating displays and printing 3-D security marking onto credit cards.

Electron-phonon interactions affect heat dissipation in computer chips

Study shows particle collisions may explain overheated circuits, improve thermoelectric devices.

Nano-spike catalysts convert carbon dioxide directly into ethanol

In a new twist to waste-to-fuel technology, scientists have developed an electrochemical process that uses tiny spikes of carbon and copper to turn carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into ethanol.

T-rays will 'speed up' computer memory by a factor of 1,000

Researchers have found a way to significantly improve computer performance. They propose the use of the so-called T?waves, or terahertz radiation as a means of resetting computer memory cells. This process is several thousand times faster than the magnetic-field-induced switching.

Efficiency plus versatility in engineering polymer brush patterns

A new method of engineering polymer brush patterns promises to cut down processing time while adding versatility in design.

New polymer warns of dangerous kidney disease

Electropolymerizable functional and cross-linking monomers were used to prepare conducting molecularly imprinted polymer film with improved surface area with the help of a sacrificial metal?organic framework (MOF).