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Wrinkles in Pillared Graphene Boost Thermal Transport Abilities

According to Rice University engineers, pillared graphene would convey heat better if the theoretical material had a few asymmetric junctions that produced wrinkles.

3 Nov 2017

New Method to Produce Robust and Lightweight Metallic Nanofoam

A simple technique for producing very low-density palladium nanofoams could help progress hydrogen storage technologies, reports a new research from the University of California, Davis.

3 Nov 2017

Filter Membranes Made with Nanoparticles Restrict Accumulation of Slime

Fundamentally, filtration membranes are sponge-like materials including pores that are micro- or nanoscopically small. Bacteria, undesirable chemicals, and also viruses are physically obstructed by the mesh maze. However, liquids such as water can pass through the maze.

2 Nov 2017

Application of Graphene for THz Electronics

Scientists from the Chalmers University of Technology have developed a flexible detector that can be used in teraHertz frequencies, or at frequencies of 1000 GHz. They achieved this by using graphene transistors on plastic substrates.

1 Nov 2017

Nanotextured Glass Prevents Glare

One of the major inconveniences of modern display screens experienced while using a computer underneath overhead lighting or adjacent to a window, watching television in complete darkness, or taking a photo outdoors on a sunny day using a smartphone is the phenomenon called glare.

31 Oct 2017

Nanotwins can Slow the Accumulation of Fatigue-Related Damage in Metals

Fatigue caused by repetitive strain is considered to be the primary cause of failure in metal structures and components. However, new research demonstrates how crystalline structures known as nanotwins are capable of slowing the accumulation of fatigue-related damage.

31 Oct 2017

New 3D-Printed Device Could Make Versatile Nanofiber Meshes at Much Lower Cost

Meshes produced from fibers with nanometer-scale diameters have a broad range of potential applications, including solar cells, water filtration, tissue engineering, and even body armor. However, their commercialization has been hindered by inefficient manufacturing methods.

30 Oct 2017

Gold-Coated Silver Nanoparticles Irradiated by Laser Pulse Found to be Antibacterial

It is a known fact that silver nanoparticles, or AgNPs, have exceptional antibacterial characteristics and are believed to be a favored candidate in the crucial hunt for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They have the potential to inhibit enzymes and can make bacteria to have irregularly shaped membranes, leading to outcomes such as restricted growth or even cell death.

27 Oct 2017

Researchers Crack the Problem of Fragile and Expensive Smartphone Screens

Physicists at the University of Sussex may have come up with a solution to the long-standing problem of fragile smartphone screens.

26 Oct 2017

Advancements in Nanowire Structures is Sure to Enhance Nanotechnology

A study by researchers from Swansea University has demonstrated that advancements in nanowire structures will pave the way for developing more durable and stable nanotechnology for application in futuristic semiconductor devices.

26 Oct 2017