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Stanford's Graphene-Coated Battery can Turn On/Off Based on Temperature

A team of researchers from Stanford University have constructed a one-of-a-kind lithium-ion battery capable of turning off and on according to the temperature.

13 Jan 2016

Study Results Pave Way for Better Understanding of Mechanical Properties of Nanomaterials

University of Wyoming scientists headed by TeYu Chien, a UW assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, have found that applying voltage can alter the mechanical properties of nanomaterials.

13 Jan 2016

Graphene Effectively Filters Different Isotopes of Hydrogen

Researchers at the University of Manchester have demonstrated that graphene could be used for filtering different isotopes of hydrogen, which could enable cleaning of nuclear waste and easier production of heavy water.

5 Jan 2016

CPI, Partners Collaborate to Build HEBM Pilot Plant for Production of Innovative Nanostructured Powders

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and nine other European partners are collaborating in the design, scale-up and build of a high energy ball-mill (HEBM) pilot plant for the production and validation of innovative nanostructured powders. These advanced powders will be able to be used in a number of high value manufacturing applications such as cutting tools, medical implants and a range of aerospace and automotive components.

5 Jan 2016

Gold Nanoparticles Can Operate Like Snow Blowers in the Nanoworld

In the nanoworld, tiny particles of gold can operate like snow blowers, churning through surface layers of an important class of semiconductors to dig unerringly straight paths. The surprising trenching capability, reported by scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and IBM,* is an important addition to the toolkit of nature-supplied 'self-assembly' methods that researchers aim to harness for making useful devices.

29 Dec 2015

Non-Destructive Technique to Simultaneously Determine Polarities of Numerous Semiconducting Nanowires

Researchers at the University of Valencia have developed a technique to determine the individual polarities of hundreds of semiconducting nanowires in a single, time-saving process. Led by Ana Cros, director of the University’s Materials Science Institute (ICMUV), the study constitutes a major step forward in both our understanding and application of these structures, since their polarity defines the properties of devices made from them.

29 Dec 2015

Chains of Magnetic Nanoparticles to Remotely Control New ‘Soft Robots’

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a technique for using chains of magnetic nanoparticles to manipulate elastic polymers in three dimensions, which could be used to remotely control new “soft robots.”

21 Dec 2015

Researchers Image Individual Nanoparticles at the Atomic-Level During Heating

Researchers from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., have taken atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating that could lead to improved fuel-cell technologies at lower cost, reduce dependence on imported oil and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

21 Dec 2015

Researchers Develop New Method for Tracking the Motion of Nanoscale Viruses

A novel technique that uses optical fibre to track the motion of single, nanoscale viruses has been developed. It is hoped that this technique will allow researchers to understand the mechanisms by which viruses multiply and accumulate.

10 Dec 2015

New Method to Produce Extremely Thin Semiconductor Layers for Flexible Solar Cells

Using a new procedure researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Ludwig Maximillians University of Munich (LMU) can now produce extremely thin and robust, yet highly porous semiconductor layers. A very promising material – for small, light-weight, flexible solar cells, for example, or electrodes improving the performance of rechargeable batteries.

9 Dec 2015