Scientists have discovered how to build doughnuts with Lego blocks using a novel material with internal nanostructure made of two chemically discordant polymers. The discovery sheds light on the self-assembly of these materials, which could lead to breakthroughs in data storage, nanoelectronics, and pattern creation.
Scientists create one of the world's smallest electronic circuits, just 150 atoms away, revealing positive and negative interactions between wires. This discovery in quantum physics could revolutionize integrated circuit design and heat management.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that stacking graphene nanoribbons can significantly enhance its ability to transmit electricity, reducing the band gap and increasing efficiency. The study, published in ACS Nano, brings industry closer to realizing graphene nanoelectronics and potentially replacing coppe...
UCSB researchers develop scalable synthesis technique for high-quality and uniform graphene, controlled number of layers, and improved carrier mobility. The discovery paves the way for next-generation electronics applications in green electronics, super-strong materials, and medical technology.
Researchers have developed a new type of thin film solar cell that is cheaper but still efficient, using nanostructures to improve its power conversion efficiency. The cells can produce a current close to that of traditional solar cells made from costly silicon.
The University of Notre Dame has received $1.8 million and $1.75 million to develop two novel computing approaches: wave-based computational thinking and Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA). These projects aim to create ultra-small devices with low power consumption, potentially revolutionizing information processing systems.
Researchers aim to speed up data processing applications such as internet searching, data compression, and image recognition. They plan to utilize the spin degree of freedom to store and process information in a single chip.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new type of computer memory called FeTRAM, which combines silicon nanowires with a ferroelectric polymer. This technology has the potential to use 99% less energy than flash memory and may be faster than SRAM.
A team of professors has received $1.5 million to study a groundbreaking idea that could revolutionize the electronics industry by reducing power consumption and increasing computing speed. The approach involves encoding information using collective states formed by charge-density waves, which can help reduce energy needs per computation.
The University of Pittsburgh has received a $1.8 million grant to create a new kind of computer using a tiny 'toy' with big potential. The project aims to develop a scalable sensing, storage, and computation platform, enabling the creation of high-tech industries and jobs in the United States.
Purdue researchers develop new type of graphene inverter that works at room temperature, enabling transistors to amplify signals and control switching. The breakthrough could lead to the creation of ultrafast devices with simplified circuits for broader digital applications.
Researchers at VCU are developing a new paradigm for digital computing that could enable the creation of energy-efficient processors running without batteries. The goal is to increase computational power and reduce heat dissipation, making it suitable for medical devices such as brain signal monitors.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a hybrid energy storage device packed into a single nanowire, which shows promise as a rechargeable power source for nanoelectronics. The devices have good capacity but require further optimization to improve performance.
Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang, a Stevens Institute of Technology professor, has received a Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) grant to support nanoscale imaging research. The grant will enable the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, including a high-resolution scanning probe microscope.
Researchers discovered that domain walls in ferroelectric materials act as dynamic conductors, enabling tunable and metastable memory functionality. This discovery could lead to a new paradigm of electronic memory storage.
Jean-Pierre Leburton has been elected to the Royal Academy of Belgium's newest class, Technology and Society, due to his expertise in nanotechnology. He was also a collaborator with Belgian colleagues on research projects, which contributed to his selection.
Qiaoqiang Gan and his team have developed nanoplasmonic structures that can slow broadband light waves, allowing them to trap multiple wavelengths of light on a single chip. This breakthrough could lead to significant increases in processing and transmission capacity for optical data storage and communications.
The new method developed by NC State researchers allows for the controlled assembly of nanowires on rubber substrates, facilitating research into device applications such as nanoelectronics and nanosensors. By stretching the rubber substrate, the alignment and density of the nanowires can be precisely controlled.
Stevens researchers create reliable nano-actuators that can benefit diverse applications, including biomaterials and nano robots. The precise arrangement of nanowires is crucial for practical applications, but current techniques face limitations.
Scientists from University of Copenhagen reveal curved carbon's potential for unprecedented control over electron spin, paving the way for new applications in spin-based nanoelectronics. The discovery opens up possibilities for controlling and manipulating the spin of electrons.
Scientists have made silicon oxide, a long-regarded electric insulator, act like a switch, allowing it to participate in electronic processes that power cell phones and computers. This breakthrough could lead to the development of smaller and more powerful computer chips.
Researchers developed a new device that manipulates and detects spins in semiconductors at high temperatures, promising advances in low-power electronics. The device has potential applications in fields like energy transfer, secure communications, and sensor development.
Researchers have developed an advanced imaging technology to rapidly screen single-wall carbon nanotubes, which could be used in creating a new class of computers and electronics. The technique, called transient absorption, measures the metallicity of the tubes and may be combined with another laser to zap unwanted metallic nanotubes.
Researchers created a nanoscale light sensor that can be combined with electronic circuitry to produce hybrid optic and electronic devices. The device can detect optical properties at the nanoscale and deliver this information in electronic form.
Professor Federico Rosei, an INRS researcher, received the prestigious 2010 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award for his outstanding work on nanomaterials. He will collaborate with German researchers to develop new materials for electronics, energy applications, and life sciences.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to tune the band gap of graphene using water. By exposing graphene to humidity, they created a band gap in the nanomaterial, opening the door to new graphene-based transistors and nanoelectronics.
A team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has demonstrated methods to harness electronic oxides for broad applications in nanoelectronic devices. The new process allows the formation of structures that put different oxide layers on top of a silicon substrate, enabling the creation of conducting nanowires and tiny transistors.
UCLA Engineering has received a $6 million award from NIST to construct the Western Institute of Nanotechnology on Green Engineering and Metrology (WIN-GEM), a cutting-edge facility supporting energy conservation technologies in microelectronics and nanotechnology.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a new templated growth technique for fabricating nanometer-scale graphene devices. The method involves etching patterns into silicon carbide surfaces to direct graphene growth, resulting in smooth-edged nanoribbons with controlled widths.
Researchers at Arizona State University created nanoscale DNA Möbius strips, measuring 50 nanometers across, using DNA origami and Kirigami techniques. The unique structures have potential applications in biology, chemistry, and electronics.
Researchers have developed electrowetting displays that offer high resolution, fast switching speeds, and low power consumption, enabling video content displays and potentially revolutionizing the industry
Researchers successfully grow graphene ribbons with adjustable properties by creating narrow ribbons with well-defined edges. The new method enables the production of components with specific optical and electronic properties, paving the way for the development of future nanoelectronics.
A new technique enables large-scale production of high-quality graphene at room temperature using a molecular wedge, resulting in undamaged graphene dispersed in water. The researchers used the graphene to build chemical sensors and ultracapacitors with high-performance applications in environmental sensing and energy storage.
Researchers developed a new, ultra-simple method to create nanoscale gold coatings using liquid toluene and gold nanoparticles. The process produces monolayers of gold on various surfaces in just 10 minutes without post-synthesis cleaning.
An international team of researchers has effectively discovered a way to order molecules in conducting polymers, opening up possibilities for miniaturized electronics. The technique involves using an inorganic material as a template to create a conducting polymer, with the potential to produce continuous sheets and electronic circuits.
Researchers have developed a one-step process to create nanowires and tune electronic properties of reduced graphene oxide, turning it into a conducting material. This breakthrough could lead to faster and more power-efficient electronics.
Researchers at Rice University have discovered a way to extract hydrogen atoms from graphane, creating spaces that resemble quantum dots. This breakthrough enables precise control over the semiconducting properties of quantum dots, with potential applications in advanced optics, single-molecule sensing, and nanoscale circuitry.
Researchers at North Carolina State University found that the size of nickel nanoparticles plays a crucial role in determining their structure. Smaller particles form a single void, while larger particles create multiple bubbles, leading to hollow structures with potential applications in energy production and nanoelectronics.
Researchers from North Carolina State University found that silicon nanowires have increasing deformability and strength as they get smaller. This discovery could lead to the development of novel silicon nanodevices with enhanced reliability and design options.
Researchers at Rice University have made a breakthrough in industrial-scale nanotube processing, creating a method to produce pure carbon-nanotube fibers that could lead to advances in materials science and nanoelectronics. The process uses chlorosulfonic acid as a solvent, enabling the efficient production of high-quality nanotubes.
Researchers have created a new technology using DNA origami that can form tiny letters with multiple branching points, addressing the need for narrow features in nanoelectronics. The breakthrough could lead to the development of nanoscale devices with unprecedented capabilities.
Researchers have discovered different friction forces when carbon nanotubes slide along their axis versus perpendicular to it, which could provide a new tool for assembling nanotubes into devices. The findings also offer insight into fundamental friction issues and potentially be used to sort nanotubes according to their chirality.
Researchers have created prototype computer electronics on the nanoscale using organic and inorganic nanowires. The new material has a low operational current, high mobility, and good stability, making it a promising alternative to silicon transistors.
A new statistical analysis technique, sequential profile adjustment by regression (SPAR), has been developed to improve the precision of nanotechnology data. By identifying and removing systematic bias, noise, and equipment-based artifacts, SPAR can reduce experimental errors and increase confidence in measurements.
Scientists have successfully regulated the formation of G-quadruplexes by influencing the distance and solution conditions. This controlled self-assembly enables the creation of complex structures with unique characteristics.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have successfully synthesized large-area graphene on copper foils, which may lead to the development of faster computers and electronic devices. The graphene's high electron- and hole-mobility enables extremely high switching speeds in nanoelectronic devices.
Researchers found that the last atom in a line of single-atom contacts behaves differently than expected, altering the defining properties of ferromagnetic metals. The Kondo effect is observed in these tiny contacts, contradicting conventional wisdom about metal behavior at the nanoscale.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new technique to create self-aligned and defect-free nanowire channels using gallium arsenide. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of higher performance transistors for next-generation integrated circuit applications.
Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a method to disperse chemically modified graphene in a wide variety of organic solvents. This breakthrough enables the use of graphene in various materials and applications, including conductive films, polymer composites, and energy storage devices.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute developed slimmer copper nanorods that fuse together at 300 degrees Celsius, ideal for heat-sensitive nanoelectronics. This technique enables wafer bonding in 3-D computer chips with lower temperatures, resulting in less expensive and reliable devices.
A team of researchers has discovered a way to turn the electrical resistance of a molecular junction 'on' and 'off' by manipulating its orientation, paving the way for the development of nanoscale electronic devices. The findings could lead to the creation of reliable switches for next-generation electronics.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have created a nanoscale one-stop shop for electronics that can yield transistors two nanometers in size. This breakthrough has potential applications for high-density memory devices, sensors and computer processors, and could pave the way for more advanced technologies.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have proven that graphene's edge structure significantly influences its electronic properties. The discovery has major implications for transistor fabrication and requires controlled engineering of the graphene edge structure.
Researchers have discovered a new method to control graphene's properties by growing it on different surfaces. The results show that the chemistry of the surface plays a key role in shaping the material's conductive properties, allowing for the creation of either metallic or semiconductor graphene.
Five Brown University faculty, including neuroscientist David Berson and brain scientist John Donoghue, have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They were recognized for their contributions to various fields, including visual neuroscience, marine ecology, and cell biology.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have created a new graphene-based material that helps solve the structure of graphite oxide. The material, made by replacing normal carbon atoms with magnetically active carbon-13, will enable scientists to create different types of graphene and study its chemical structure.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered a method to induce, suppress 'branching' of nanorods using biomolecules. The new technique could lead to the development of smaller, more powerful heat pumps and devices that harness electricity from heat.
The discovery of the precise peeling force of nanotubes could lead to the creation of new composite materials, medical devices and industrial applications. Researchers used atomic force microscopy to measure the forces and found that the nanotubes lift off unevenly due to van der Waals forces.
Researchers from the University of Manchester have successfully created the world's smallest transistor using graphene, a one-atom-thick material. The breakthrough paves the way for significant advancements in nanoelectronics and could potentially solve the scaling limitations of traditional electronics.
Yang's project aims to create ultra-high-speed single electron memory devices based on CNTs, which could replace silicon transistors in future electronics. The team will investigate novel in-plane CNT structures for high-speed and low-power applications.