Researchers have solved a long-standing materials science problem, making it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide.
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Two-photon microscopy dye will reduce cost of characterisation
New kind of dye could reduce the cost of two-photon microscopy by several orders of magnitude.
Nanoparticle chain assembly observed in situ
Argonne scientists see nanoparticles form larger structures in real time.
MIT team shatter efficiency limit of solar cells
Researchers show that there is a way to blow past Shockley-Queisser efficiency limit — once seen as an ultimate limit.
Company launches nano-impedance biosensor for cancer treatment
Pharmaco-Kinesis Corporation have announced their first commercialized offering, the first-generation Nano-Impedance Biosensor (NIB).
Ultrathin transistors can be spread like butter
Cornell scientists develop a novel process of spreading extremely thin organic transistors, and used synchrotron X-rays to watch how the films crystallize.
US Naval Research Lab launch second-generation polymer resin
PEEK-like phthalonitrile resin has superior high-temperature and flammability properties for use in numerous marine, aerospace, and domestic applications.
Magneto-electric nanoparticles deliver anti-HIV drug to the brain
Nanoparticles can cross the blood-brain barrier and send a significantly increased level of AZTTP to HIV-infected cells.
High-performance capacitors could come from manganese dioxide nanorods
Fabricated nanorods are not only straight and tall (at least by nano-standards), but also have an optimal crystal structure.
New microbatteries are the most powerful on the planet
Technology out-powers even the best supercapacitors and could drive new applications in radio communications and compact electronics.