Coating paper with gold nanoparticles produces a flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices.
26 October 2017
Scientists have produced novel photocatalysts by coating aluminum nanoparticles with islands of various different metals.
26 October 2017
Researchers have come up with a new hybrid nanomaterial that can harness solar energy to generate hydrogen from seawater.
25 October 2017
Researchers have reported superconductivity in two kinds of higher titanium oxides prepared in the form of ultrathin films.
24 October 2017
Scientists have developed a new electron microscope technique for observing colloidal nanoparticles while they interact and self-assemble.
24 October 2017
New approach integrates liposomal technology with ‘smart’ hydrogels that are responsive to NIR light.
20 October 2017Cordelia Sealy
By finding a way to sprinkle the surface of lead-sulphide quantum dots with extra sulphur, scientists have enhanced their charge transport properties.
19 October 2017
A novel perovskite solar cell retains more than 95% of its 20% conversion efficiency under full sunlight illumination for more than 1000 hours.
18 October 2017
A new 2D film made of polymers and nanoparticles can direct two different non-mixing liquids into a variety of exotic architectures.
17 October 2017
By precisely controlling the size and positioning of quantum dots in a superlattice, scientists are able to finely tune its optical properties.
16 October 2017
Researchers have shown how laser light can be used to forge graphene into 3D objects such as a pyramid.
13 October 2017
Frictional, structural, and mechanical studies of hind leg femur-tibia joint of katydids reveals novel antifriction and antiwear properties.
11 October 2017Cordelia Sealy
Two new energy storage technologies, comprising a novel electrode and catalyst, could enhance lithium-ion batteries or replace them entirely.
9 October 2017
Novel filler for polymer composite used hollow glass microspheres and carbon fibers to bring unique combination of properties.
6 October 2017Cordelia Sealy
Polymer-coated gold nanocages loaded with active agents modulate telomerase activity.
3 October 2017Cordelia Sealy
Pathogen-mimicking nanocomplex tricks the body into launching immune response against tumors.
3 October 2017Cordelia Sealy
A thin layer of oxidation on graphene-wrapped magnesium nanoparticles can enhance rather than hinder their hydrogen storage.
2 October 2017
New light-emitting diode that offers purest green light.
2 October 2017Laurie Donaldson