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A novel graphene quantum dot structure takes the cake

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a marriage of quantum science and solid-state physics, researchers have used magnetic fields to confine groups of electrons to a series of concentric rings within graphene, a single layer of tightly packed carbon atoms.

Aug 27, 2018

A novel graphene quantum dot structure takes the cake

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a marriage of quantum science and solid-state physics, researchers have used magnetic fields to confine groups of electrons to a series of concentric rings within graphene, a single layer of tightly packed carbon atoms.

Aug 27, 2018

Biomimetic chemistry: Carbohydrate capture

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

LMU chemist Professor Ivan Huc, who heads a research group devoted to the study of Biomimetic Supramolecular Chemistry, has designed and synthesized a molecular structure which features a helical binding pocket that is made-to-measure for the rec...

Aug 27, 2018

A novel graphene quantum dot structure takes the cake

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

In a marriage of quantum science and solid-state physics, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have used magnetic fields to confine groups of electrons to a series of concentric rings within graphene, a single ...

Aug 27, 2018

Nanoscale heat transport under the microscope

chemeurope.com   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and the University of Potsdam has investigated heat transport in a model system comprising nanometre-thin metallic and magnetic layers. Similar systems are candidates for future high-e...

Aug 27, 2018

Improved efficiency and stability of quantum dot solar cells using an organic thin film

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have achieved highly stable and efficient colloidal quantum dot-based solar cells by using an amorphous organic layer to block oxygen and water permeation.

Aug 27, 2018

Improved efficiency and stability of quantum dot solar cells using an organic thin film

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have achieved highly stable and efficient colloidal quantum dot-based solar cells by using an amorphous organic layer to block oxygen and water permeation.

Aug 27, 2018

Nanotubes change the shape of water: Engineers show how water molecules square up in nanotubes

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Nanotubes of the right diameter can prompt water inside to solidify into a square tube, transitioning into a kind of ice. The discovery could lead to new types of nanochannels devices, like nanoscale capacitors or syringes.

Aug 24, 2018

Nanotubes change the shape of water

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

First, according to Rice University engineers, get a nanotube hole. Then insert water. If the nanotube is just the right width, the water molecules will align into a square rod.

Aug 24, 2018

Nanotubes change the shape of water

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Engineers show how water molecules square up in nanotubes.

Aug 24, 2018

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