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New Semiconductor Material Could Prevent Heat Buildup in Electronic Devices

Researchers have recently found out that a collective rattling effect in a form of crystalline semiconductor prevents much of the heat transfer and preserves high electrical conductivity.

1 Aug 2017

Using Light-Harvesting Metal to Trigger Chemical Reactions

An unusual interaction between metal and light can be harnessed to make chemical reactions more sustainable, but the physics underlying it has been extensively debated in the field.

18 Jul 2017

New Metal Alloy Could be the Solution to Demands of Futuristic Technologies

Microscopic sensors seem to be the go-to technology in the future for jet engines, cars, and oil rigs, and also appliances, gadgets, and public utilities that include the internet of things.

29 Jun 2017

Nano One Showcases Pilot Plant with First Fabrication of Lithium Ion Cathode Materials

Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One Materials, stated that commissioning of the pilot plant is done and that scaled-up manufacture of lithium ion cathode materials that match Nano One’s processing and battery capacity objectives has been confirmed.

27 Jun 2017

Scientists Induce Magnetocapacitance Opposite to Normal Capacitance

A key electronic component in various kinds of electrical circuits is a capacitor — a component with the ability to store and rapidly release a charge.

2 Jun 2017

Nano One Announces Process Improvements for Boosting Battery Power

Dr. Stephen Campbell, Principal Scientist at Nano One Materials, announced process improvements that will help in boosting power and reducing the cost for lithium ion cathode materials.

13 Apr 2017

Block Polymers Prove to be Promising for Nanostructured Systems

Significant advances are being introduced by high-performance materials in a wide range of applications starting from digital information storage and energy generation to medical devices and disease screening.

30 Mar 2017

Researchers Use 3D Printing Technology to Create Artificial Blood Vessels

In the past decade, UC San Diego engineers have 3D printed a variety of devices ranging from rocket engines, to robots, to structures inspired by the seahorse’s tail. Now, nanoengineers have added a new item to that list: a 3D printed blood vessel network.

8 Mar 2017

A Study on Beetle Exoskeletons May Help Engineer Lighter, Stronger Materials

The body armor of beetles should typically weigh them down — imagine turtles and medieval knights. In reality, those hard shells protecting delicate wings are astonishingly light, even allowing flight.

23 Feb 2017

Liquid Metal 2D Printing Technique May Pave Way for Flexible Electronics

A new method using liquid metals to produce integrated circuits that are only atoms in thickness could pave the way for the next big advance in electronics.

20 Feb 2017