A Brown University research team has successfully used DNA to assemble and grow complex zinc oxide nanowires, which can create light and generate electricity. The new structures have potential applications in medical diagnostics, security sensors, fiber optical networks, and computer circuits.
NIST researchers have successfully grown gallium nitride alloy nanowires with intense ultraviolet and visible light emission. The wires' high light output and defect-free structure enable reliable room-temperature measurements, while their versatility makes them suitable for various devices, including sensors and transistors.
Researchers at Yale University have developed a standardized method for synthesizing bulk nanowires, allowing for the exploration of next steps in semiconductor miniaturization. The new technology produces ten-times more nanowires than previous methods and sets parameters for standardization.
Scientists have developed nanowire arrays that can detect multiple cancer markers with near-perfect selectivity. These devices can test a mere pinprick of blood in minutes, providing immediate scans and potentially tracking patients' health as treatment progresses.
Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed a theory explaining why nanowires thin away at non-zero temperatures. The discovery reveals that higher surface tensions stabilize the wires, making them suitable for repeated use. Copper is identified as the best metal for creating stable nanowires.
The NIST design uses a simplified type of contact between the nanowire channel and electrodes, allowing more electrical current to flow. The results suggest that nanowire transistors can improve performance in nanoscale electronics while retaining industry's existing silicon technology infrastructure.
Researchers at Northwestern University create a new method to produce nanowires with controlled gaps, enabling the design of devices for diagnostics and drug discovery. The technique, called on-wire lithography, allows for the fabrication of nanowires with precise electrical measurements on individual molecules.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have fabricated superconducting nanowires to measure magnetic fields. The devices exhibit periodic oscillations in resistance when a magnetic field is applied, reflecting wave nature of matter and quantum mechanics.
Researchers create high-performance electronic devices using low-temperature fabrication and nanowires, outpacing comparable ring oscillators by a factor of 10,000. The technique paves the way for more complex nanoelectronics and could enable ubiquitous computing devices with improved speed and reduced costs.
Researchers at UC Berkeley develop a silver superlens that breaks the diffraction limit, enabling resolution of up to 60 nanometers in images of nanowires and biological samples. This breakthrough opens doors to advances in nanoengineering, biomedical imaging, and high-density electronic circuitry.
University of Wisconsin-Madison materials chemist Anne Bentley discovered how suspended nickel wires can scatter light in various fluids, including molasses-like liquids. The phenomenon could aid in photonics and lead to the development of magneto-optical switches for storing information in tiny electronic systems.
Nanotubes form along atomic steps due to iron nanoparticles' attraction to local fields created by the steps. The orientation and form of these steps can be controlled, enabling the production of different nanowire arrangements.
Scientists discovered that increasing OPE wire length triggers variable resistance, which can be beneficial for electronic devices. The researchers also found that substituting a methyl hydrocarbon group onto the middle unit significantly increases electron transfer rate.
Harvard University scientists have developed nanowire detectors that can identify single viruses using specific receptors, offering a highly sensitive solution for diagnostics and biosafety. The technology has the potential to detect viral infections at early stages and distinguish between different strains and variants.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have successfully controlled the directional growth of single-crystal gallium nitride nanowires, enabling precise tuning of their physical properties. This capability has significant implications for the development of high-performance optoelectronic devices.
Researchers at Arizona State University have successfully moved water molecules by light using nanotechnology, amplifying the 'lotus leaf effect' to overcome hysteresis. This discovery could speed development of microfluidic devices for pharmaceutical research and analysis.
Researchers at USC and NASA Ames have developed a novel transistor architecture using molecular-scale nanowire memory cells that can hold three bits of data each. The device achieves a density of 40 Gigabits per square centimeter, surpassing silicon-based memories.
Researchers at Harvard University developed world's smallest lasers for faster computers, while nanotechnology shows promise in cleaning up industrial sites and removing environmental pollutants. New biological sensors could lead to improved diagnostics and noninvasive imaging techniques.
The 'one-step' chain growth method enables the design and synthesis of various highly conductive polymers. Regioregular polythiophenes can be formed into nanowire sheets or create a plethora of new conducting polymers by varying the chemical cap. This research has significant implications for applications in devices like transistors.
Researchers at OGI School of Science & Technology have successfully grown silicon nanowires in a precise location and direction using electrical fields. This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize the microelectronic industry by enabling the fabrication of high-performance electronic devices.
A new silicon sensor using nanotechnology has shown promising results in detecting the gene for cystic fibrosis and other genetic diseases. The sensor can distinguish between lethal and non-lethal mutations at extremely low levels, potentially leading to faster and more cost-effective genetic testing.
Researchers have developed a method to apply nanowires to glass or plastics at room temperature, enabling the production of efficient computer chips and optical displays. This breakthrough could lead to durable consumer electronics and advanced military applications.
A new technique allows for the growth of silicon nanowires and carbon nanotubes directly onto a microchip, eliminating cumbersome middle steps in sensor manufacturing. This method enables the production of ultra-sensitive biochemical sensors and early-stage disease detectors that can detect single viruses or toxic agents.
The SNAP process creates high-density nanowire lattices with reported junction densities exceeding 1011 per square centimeter. Researchers can deposit wires out of almost any material and transfer them onto substrates for various applications, including molecular switches, sensors, and magnetic storage devices.
Researchers have developed a way to fabricate superlattice nanowires, which can incorporate transistor junctions, light-emitting diodes, and lasers within a single wire. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of ultra-small electronic devices that are equal to or better than current hand-size electronics.
Researchers have successfully fabricated nanowires that combine diverse materials, paving the way for ultra-small-scale electronics and optoelectronic devices. The breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in fields such as energy production and manufacturing, and may even help address concerns about Moore's Law.
Researchers have successfully attached molecules to the surface of a virus, creating a novel method for immobilizing large molecules on viral surfaces. This technique has potential applications in nanotechnology, materials science, and medicine.
Researchers created molecular-scale computing circuits that can carry out basic computing operations, paving the way for tiny but powerful machines. These circuits have the potential to translate conversations on the fly or diagnose illnesses quickly, and could provide computing power for decades to come.
Scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have successfully created a working electronic component using DNA to assemble a conducting wire. The wire, 100 nanometers wide, has potential properties that could be used to make computer memories, and its narrow size allows for potentially much faster computer chips.