Researchers create perfect one-dimensional molecular wires in which the electrical conductivity can almost entirely be suppressed by a weak magnetic field
Two insulating perovskites conduct when together
Lanthanum aluminum oxide and strontium titanium oxide make conducting system when sandwiched together – Stanford researchers have investigated why.
The shape-memory effect in polymers
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics has published a new special issue on the shape-memory effect in polymers, guest-edited by Andreas Lendlein.
Ultrafast logic gate from quantum dots
Researchers working to harness the quantum nature of light and semiconductors develop new logic system.
New bulk silicon nanosystem for electro-photonic applications
Research enables bulk silicon to emit broad-spectrum, visible light, opening the possibility of devices that have both electronic and photonic components.
Nanostructured electron source developed at NIST
Researchers build a high-efficiency nanostructured electron source that could improve microwave communications and radar.
Researchers demonstrate self-assembling quantum dots
Unexpected breakthrough could bolster quantum photonics and solar cell efficiency.
Nanomaterials kaleidoscope: building a nanochemistry periodic table
In a new piece, Prof. Geoffrey Ozin makes his case for a new kind of combinatorial strategy for nanomaterials based on the idea of nanochemistry DNA.
Cobalt/organic nanomagnets for molecular electronics
International researcher team develop method for producing magnets for information technology.
Brookhaven superconductors break performance records
New fabrication method could advance technologies ranging from medical imaging devices to grid-scale energy storage.