Phonon nanoengineering: Vibrations of nanoislands dissipate heat more effectively

Deposited on a substrate of silicon, some structures of europium silicide appear to vibrate in a way that clearly broadens the possibilities of designing nanomaterials with tailored thermal properties.

Chemists create molecular 'leaf' that collects and stores solar power without solar panels

New molecule harvests sunlight to create useable material from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Small nanoparticles have surprisingly big effects on polymer nanocomposites

When scientists tried to verify that shrinking the nanoparticle size would adversely affect the mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites, they got a big surprise.

Ultrafast detection of a cancer biomarker enabled by innovative nanobiodevice

Researchers develop a pioneering nanobiodevice that can isolate cancer biomarkers quickly with high resolution.

Boosting the lifetime, effectiveness of electronic biomedical devices (w/video)

A new approach has been found to boosting the lifetime and effectiveness of electronic biomedical devices. The discovery will help the devices better communicate with neural tissue by improving adhesion.

Reusable sponge that soaks up oil, could revolutionize oil spill and diesel cleanup

Scientists have invented a new foam, called Oleo Sponge, that not only easily absorbs oil from water, but is also reusable and can pull dispersed oil from the entire water column - not just the surface.

Uncompromising on organic solar cells

Researchers developed a semi-transparent organic solar cell that achieves better efficiency and transparency than existing ones.