Nanotechnology is able to unlock thousands of hectares of land previously restricted for wind farm construction, increasing the potential for green power generation globally. A recently developed grap...
Apr 1, 2020
Dark wings could enhance colour patches used in courtship displays The post Nanoscale structures give some butterflies ‘ultra-black’ wings appeared first on Physics World.
Apr 1, 2020
Graphene-based actuators featuring fast and reversible deformation under various external stimuli are promising for soft robotics and MEMS. However, these bimorph actuators are incapable of complex and programmable 3D deformation, which limits the...
Apr 1, 2020
The brain is one of our most vulnerable organs, as soft as the softest tofu. Brain implants, on the other hand, are typically made from metal and other rigid materials that over time can cause...
Apr 1, 2020
One nanotube could be great for electronics applications, but there is new evidence that two could be tops. Rice University engineers already knew that size matters when using single-walled carbon...
Apr 1, 2020
Actuators that can convert various environmental stimuli to mechanical work have revealed great potential for developing smart devices such as soft robots, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and automatic lab-on-a-chip systems. Generally, bil...
Apr 1, 2020
Deep inside computer chips, tiny wires made of gold and other conductive metals carry the electricity used to process data. But as these interconnected circuits shrink to nanoscale, engineers worry...
Apr 1, 2020
A research team has introduced a machine-learning algorithm that can scan through microscope images to find 2D materials like graphene. This work can help shorten the time required for 2D material-based electronics to be ready for consumer devices.
Apr 1, 2020
One nanotube could be great for electronics applications, but there's new evidence that two could be tops. Rice University engineers already knew that size matters when using single-walled carbon nanotubes for their electrical properties. Bu...
Apr 1, 2020
New paradigm for “auto-tuning” quantum bits could overcome major engineering hurdle. A high-end race car engine needs all
Apr 1, 2020
