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Scientists Study Two-dimensional Spin-Orbit Coupling for Bose-Einstein Condensates

Considered one of the fundamental effects in quantum physics, spin-orbit coupling plays a significant role in several physic phenomena and exotic quantum states.

13 Oct 2016

Nanoscale Engineering Technique can Transform Particles into “LEGO-Like” Blocks

A nanoscale engineering technique that can transform small particles into “LEGO-like” modular building blocks has been developed by scientists. The research work, which was headed by the University of Melbourne promises to be useful in nano- and micro-scale applications such as chemical sensing, energy storage and drug delivery.

12 Oct 2016

Scientists Discover New Means of Controlling Defects in Graphene

New methods to control defects in 2D materials, including graphene that can result in enhance membranes for energy storage, advanced protective coating, sensing or water desalination have been developed by scientists at the Penn State’s Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company.

12 Oct 2016

Rice University Lab Uses Electron Beam to Convert Nanorods into Multistate Switches

Rice University scientists have discovered how to subtly change the interior structure of semi-hollow nanorods in a way that alters how they interact with light, and because the changes are reversible, the method could form the basis of a nanoscale switch with enormous potential.

12 Oct 2016

Newly Detected Molecular Structure Provides Chemical Solutions for Environmental Problems

The first evidence of new molecular structure has potential for chemical solutions for various environmental issues.

7 Oct 2016

Microencapsulation Mass-Produces Encapsulated, Uniform Particles for Pharmaceuticals

Microencapsulation is widely used in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, and it is a process where a small particle of one material is enclosed within a shell produced from another. This process can also be used in other areas such as solar power and self-repairing materials.

6 Oct 2016

Bundles of Microtubes Developed by Peptides Convert Thermal Energy into Electrical Energy

Several proteins and peptides can naturally assemble themselves into slender, long fibers known as fibrils and other shapes. Researchers have now discovered a method to harness this feature in order to develop tubular structures of diphenylalanine that are capable of converting thermal energy into electrical energy, also known as a pyroelectric effect.

5 Oct 2016