Tag Archives: Nanoscience

Programming a Crystal Defectwith Light

Forces imposed by laser light can manipulate the shape of a membrane’s vibrational modes. Continue reading

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Gated Flows in Charged Channels

Electrically patterning the walls of a nanochannel could provide a route to creating “valves” that abruptly alter the speed at which a charged fluid flows through a nanofluidic device. Continue reading

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Technique Tunes Into Graphene Nanoribbons’ Electronic Potential

Breakthrough could lead to high-speed, low-power nanoscale data storage. Continue reading

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Real-Time Monitoring of Nanoscale Polarization Switching

Researchers have visualized the nanoscale jumps in a ferroelectric’s polarization that are thought to play a key role in how well some ferroelectric devices function. Continue reading

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A big step for nanoporous graphene provides a small step for desalination

Carbon-nanotube reinforcement and template-based etching help scale up membranes. Continue reading

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Nanoporous graphene for desalination

Carbon nanotube reinforcement and template-based etching help scale up membranes. Continue reading

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Molecular Microscope Lets Scientists Peer inside Single Cells

The new technology can identify proteins that distinguish healthy cells from diseased ones.   Continue reading

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Theoretical framework illuminates graphene’s optomechanical properties

Explaining how to enhance optical forces and control the mechanical deformation in stacks of graphene sheets.  Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Metallic aerogels synthesized in one-step process

Researchers develop quick and simple alternative synthesis method for porous scaffolds made from noble metal nanoparticles. Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Laser design emits multicolor light

Scientists have developed the capability to generate multiwavelength lasing in a single device, with precise control over the different colours.   Continue reading

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