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Tufts Researchers Develop Single-Atom Gold Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications

Tufts University researchers along with the researchers from other national laboratories and universities have developed new catalysts that are capable of potentially reducing the cost of fuels such as hydrogen.

1 Dec 2014

Quasi-Random Pattern of Blu-Ray Discs Could Enhance Light Absorption of Solar Cells

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that Blu-ray discs could also help improve solar cell performance. These discs have a quasi-random pattern for data storage. When this pattern is transferred to solar cells it can increase the light absorption capacity of these cells.

28 Nov 2014

Researchers Study Dynamics of Graphene Electrons in a Magnetic Field

Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) have studied the dynamics of graphene electrons in a magnetic field for the first time.

26 Nov 2014

Graphene Scanner Reveals Hidden Aspects in Works of Art and Historic Objects

Researchers in Europe are developing an advanced graphene based scanner that will help reveal unknown aspects of historic objects and works of art. This scanner will allow viewing of things hidden inside ancient sealed 3D objects, images hidden on canvases, over paintings and preliminary drawings.

21 Nov 2014

Scalable Isolation Technique for Atomically Thin Molybdenum Disulfide Sheets

Although wonder material graphene is extremely useful in some applications owing to its lightweight and ultra-strong characteristics, it cannot be the solution for all the world’s problems. In that regard, researchers worldwide are in search of new materials having the same level of potential. Graphene expert Mark Hersam at McCormick shows interest in molybdenum disulfide, a transition metal dichalcogenide.

14 Nov 2014

EPFL Researchers Create Few-Atom Wide Electrical Channel with 2D Insulating Materials

EPFL researchers have showed that a few-atom wide electrical channel can be created within 2D insulating materials. The simulations open new areas for producing new photovoltaic and electronic devices.

12 Nov 2014

Dynamic Duo Receive MRS Medals for Bionic Self-assembled Nanoparticles

By leveraging the traits of a biological material and an inorganic material, Sharon C. Glotzer and Nicholas A. Kotov of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, along with their research colleagues, observed the spontaneou...

From Materials Research Society (MRS) 10 Nov 2014

3D Bioprinting System Enables Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Research

Researchers at a Texas Medical Center have created a better in vitro breast cancer model using 3D bioprinting technology developed by Rainbow Coral Corporation’s joint venture partner, Nano3D Biosciences (n3D).

5 Nov 2014

Nanoporous Molybdenum Disulfide Film for Hydrogen Catalysis and Energy Storage

Scientists at chemist James Tour’s lab at Rice University have discovered a cost-effective method to create flexible films of molybdenum disulfide for hydrogen catalysis and energy storage applications.

4 Nov 2014

Ceria-Supported Catalysts for More Efficient Industrial Processes

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) have discovered that atoms react differently depending on the characteristics of the catalyst that is used.

4 Nov 2014

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