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Anomalous thickness-dependence of photocurrent explained for planar nano-heterojunction organic solar cells
Feb 10, 2012
Combined model shows that ideal thickness determined by more than just the exciton diffusion length
Nanohole lattices: a new route for graphene electronics
Feb 9, 2012
Nanomesh strategy could be more effective than nanoribbon approach for engineering a bandgap in graphene devices
Vision-based nanomanipulation automates device construction
Feb 7, 2012
System can control the number and diameter of nanowires incorporated into devices such as nano-FET sensors
Wearable electronics: ionic-liquid-based gel electrolyte boosts all-solid-state flexible supercapacitors
Feb 7, 2012
Formulation greatly improves energy and power density
Probing delicate samples: stiff AFM mechanics at soft forces
Feb 3, 2012
Higher-order resonances allow low-force nanomechanical characterization
Electrically driven gallium movement in carbon nanotubes
Feb 3, 2012
Results will guide the design of nanomass delivery systems and innovative nanoswitches
New-look nanocrescents magnify surface plasmon resonance peak and improve tunability
Feb 2, 2012
Use of a dielectric cylinder solves the conflict between SPR tuning and increasing radiation loss
Antibody-equipped ZnO nanorods highlight tumours
Feb 1, 2012
Purple light emission identifies presence of cancer cells and could be used to guide surgery
Magnetic fluid targets insulin-related amyloidosis
Jan 27, 2012
Nanoparticles shown to depolymerize aggregates associated with diabetes
Analog memory paves the way for efficient information processing
Jan 26, 2012
Algorithm tunes conductance of memristor device to 1% relative accuracy within its dynamic range even in the presence of large variations in switching behaviour
Fluorescent-magnetic dual-encoded nanospheres tailor-made for high-throughput analysis
Jan 25, 2012
Applications for addressable dual optical- and magnetic-encoded nanomaterial include profiling of cancer biomarkers
Antibody-assisted self-assembly applied to solar cells
Jan 24, 2012
Bio-directed manipulation of nanowires could help to make photocell and display fabrication more environmentally friendly
Humidity nanosensors made from individual metal oxide nanorods
Jan 20, 2012
Individual BaTiO3 nanorods integrated in simple circuit architectures
Biocompatible plasmonic substrates assembled for single-molecule detection
Jan 20, 2012
Small clusters of anisotropic silver nanoparticles enveloped in a shell of chitosan biopolymer operate as highly active SERS substrates
Natural nanotubes direct deposition of near-atomic scale alloys
Jan 19, 2012
3 nm wide CoFe(Ni) nanowires grown inside tobacco mosaic virus templates
Diffraction lithography maps near-field light and fabricates complex nanopatterns
Jan 18, 2012
Versatile method can deliver sub-wavelength structures over large areas
Anti-serially connected resistance switching structure shows improved reliability
Jan 16, 2012
Configuration increases the endurance of Pt/TiO2/Pt cells from several hundred cycles up to several tens of thousands of cycles
Formulating dual-function nanoparticles for photodynamic and photothermal cancer therapy
Jan 12, 2012
Carbon nanotube–chitosan–phycocyanin complex displays photoinduced cytoxicity
Nano-engineered carbons promise better gas storage materials for advanced transportation
Jan 11, 2012
Tunable pore space will allow developers to selectively optimize carbons for high volumetric or high gravimetric storage capacity to meet different vehicle requirements
Graphene-based remote controlled actuators put to the test
Jan 10, 2012
Large light-induced reversible and elastic responses of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) polymer composites could one day deliver smart materials for steering aircraft or actuating space exploration vehicles