Advance in intense pulsed light sintering opens door to improved electronics manufacturing

Taking a deeper look at photonic sintering of silver nanoparticle films scientists uncovered a relationship between film temperature and densification.

The sound of quantum vacuum

Quantum membranes for ultraprecise mechanical measurements.

Spin filtering at room temperature with graphene

An interdisciplinary team of scientists have reported the first demonstration of metallic spin filtering at room temperature using ferromagnet-graphene-ferromagnet thin film junction devices.

Novel sensor investigates complex surface chemistry on nanostructures

Researchers create a novel sensor capable of measuring both charge and mass of biomolecules with potential applications in healthcare diagnostics.

Nanoscale 'conversations' create complex, multi-layered structures

New technique leverages controlled interactions across surfaces to create self-assembled materials with unprecedented complexity.

New approach captures the energy of slow motion

A new concept in energy harvesting could capture energy currently wasted due to its characteristic low frequency and use it to power next-generation electronic devices, according to a team of materials scientists and electrical engineers.

Ultra-small nanocavity advances technology for secure quantum-based data encryption

Silver-coated nanocavity could help create brighter single-photon light sources.