Friday, January 5, 2018
New technique produces strong, resilient nanofibers for many applications
Researchers have developed a process that can produce nanofibers that are exceptionally strong and tough.
Nanocatalyst cleans toxic nitrates from drinking water
Scientists have found a catalyst that cleans toxic nitrates from drinking water by converting them into air and water.
How to optimize nanomaterials for fuel-cell cathodes
Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes or modified graphene nanoribbons may be suitable replacements for platinum for fast oxygen reduction, the key reaction in fuel cells that transform chemical energy into electricity.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Improving the optical efficiency in nanophotonic devices
A team of physicists has demonstrated the means to improve the optical loss characteristics and transmission efficiency of hexagonal boron nitride devices, enabling very small lasers and nanoscale optics.
Unlocking the secrets of nanoscale 3D printing
Researchers have discovered novel ways to extend the capabilities of two-photon lithography, a high-resolution 3D printing technique capable of producing nanoscale features smaller than one-hundredth the width of a human hair.
Leaving flatland - quantum Hall physics in 4D
Scientists implement a dynamical version of the 4D quantum Hall effect with ultracold atoms in an optical superlattice potential.
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