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Atomic Layers of Transition Metals Sandwiched to Create Stable Material

Researchers at Drexel University have developed a new material-making method for creating an entirely new stable material for storing energy by 'sandwiching' atomic layers of materials such as molybdenum, titanium and carbon.

18 Aug 2015

Campanile Probe Helps Study Impact of Illumination on 2D Molybdenum Disulfide at Molecular Scale

Scientists from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) of the US Department of Energy have successfully performed a molecular-level analysis on the impact of illumination on 2D semiconductors using an innovative nano-optical probe called the Campanile probe.

18 Aug 2015

Band Gap of Black Phosphorus Provides an Advantage Over Graphene

Researchers from the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have tuned the band gap in Black Phosphorus (BP) to form a superior conductor, by transforming the semiconducting material into a special state of matter that has anisotropic dispersion. This achievement enables greater adaptability in design and optimization of solar panels, telecommunication lasers, and other such electronic and optoelectronic devices.

14 Aug 2015

Rice and Penn State Open a New Research Center for the Development of 2D Coatings

Pennsylvania State University and Rice University have opened a new center for the development of atomically thin 2D coatings for a range of applications.

14 Aug 2015

Heat-Resistant, Flexible Dielectric Polymer Could Find Application in Aerospace Power Electronics

A team of engineers from Penn State has created a cross-linked polymer nanocomposite comprising of boron nitride nanosheets that is capable of high-voltage capacity for energy storage at high temperatures.

7 Aug 2015

3D Origami Nanostructures Created from DNA

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and Aalto University, Finland, have developed a new technique to synthesize 3D nanostructures from DNA.

27 Jul 2015

Researchers Create Highly Stretchable Conductive Fibers

Electrically conducting fibers whose electrical conductivity increases by 200 times when stretched have been created by an international team of researchers based at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas).

27 Jul 2015

New Chiral Property of Silicon Paves Way for Advanced Photonic Applications

Engineers and physicists at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a new chiral property of silicon. They have demonstrated this property in a silicon-based photonic device that is sensitive to the spin of photons in laser light shone onto one of its electrodes.

24 Jul 2015

Computer Simulations Lead to Production of Material Exhibiting Superlubricity

Scientists at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) have identified a material that demonstrates superlubricity at the macroscale. Computer simulations using the Mira supercomputer have helped advance the design for a near-frictionless material.

23 Jul 2015

Hybrid Nano-Photocatalyst Breaks Down BPA Using Visible Light

A research team has developed a new hybrid photocatalyst that utilizes visible light to break down BPAs. This catalyst could be used for safe disposal of BPAs and other similar materials, and for treating water supplies.

23 Jul 2015

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

Atomic Layers of Transition Metals Sandwiched to Create Stable Material

Campanile Probe Helps Study Impact of Illumination on 2D Molybdenum Disulfide at Molecular Scale

Band Gap of Black Phosphorus Provides an Advantage Over Graphene

Rice and Penn State Open a New Research Center for the Development of 2D Coatings

Heat-Resistant, Flexible Dielectric Polymer Could Find Application in Aerospace Power Electronics

3D Origami Nanostructures Created from DNA

Researchers Create Highly Stretchable Conductive Fibers

New Chiral Property of Silicon Paves Way for Advanced Photonic Applications

Computer Simulations Lead to Production of Material Exhibiting Superlubricity

Hybrid Nano-Photocatalyst Breaks Down BPA Using Visible Light

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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