Rice University researchers show short laser pulses selectively heat gold nanoparticles.
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Southampton scientists develop strong, light glass nanofibres
Dr Gilberto Brambilla and Professor Sir David Payne announce creation of the new material – the strongest and lightest yet made.
Dow opens new wind energy application center in Switzerland
Facilities allow for advanced, large-scale technology testing.
Scaling-Up Electrospinning: A Review of Industrial Opportunities and Technological Challenges
Leading experts have reported on the industrial upscaling of electrospinning and applications of polymer nanofibers.
Wavelength-Dependent Shapeshifting: Plasmon-Mediated Growth Control
Selective growth of twinned silver nanocubes from high-energy incident light refined by Chad Mirkin and co-workers.
Modified silicon carbide crystals could be better than diamond
University of Würzburg physicists have modified silicon carbide crystals and found that they may have application in quantum computing.
Study reveals extraordinary glass properties
Computational and laboratory studies have confirmed that technologically valuable ultrastable glasses can be produced in days or hours.
DNA prefers to dive head first into nanopores
Brown University researchers have observed and analyzed the movement of individual molecules of DNA using a nanoporous material.
Flexible graphene oxide films for new organic solar cells
Greek scientists develop a new method to fabricate graphene oxide films for use in flexible photovoltaics.
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