• New single-shot X-ray technique makes magnetic image

    Updated: 2012-08-31 15:48:33
    (Phys.org)—Scientists working at SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source have captured the first single-shot X-ray microscope image of a magnetic nanostructure and shown that it can be done without damaging the material.

  • Integrated silicon optical transmitter to carry large volumes of data between CPUs

    Updated: 2012-08-31 14:52:01
    Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of an integrated silicon optical transmitter for use in an optical transceiver, which is essential for enabling large volumes of data to be transmitted between CPUs.

  • Inverted polymer solar cell efficiency sets world record

    Updated: 2012-08-31 06:01:00
    (Phys.org)—For many years, researchers have strived to reach the goal of 10% efficiency for polymer-based organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells, a target widely considered to be the threshold for commercial applications. Now in a new study, researchers at the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou have constructed an inverted OPV that has set a new record with a certified efficiency of 9.3%, a significant improvement over the previous record-high efficiency of 8.37%. Expecting the new design to catalyze developments to the 10% target in the near future, the research team is partnering with Houston-based Phillips 66 and Solarmer, a photovoltaic company in El Monte, California, to prepare for commercialization.

  • This week’s hot articles – Read for free until 5th October

    Updated: 2012-08-30 14:58:16
    Quiescent water-in-oil Pickering emulsions as a route toward healthier fruit juice infused chocolate confectionary Finding alternatives to the calorie-rich triglyceride fats found in chocolate are a high priority for chocolate manufacturers. In this hot paper, Bon and co-workers introduced fruit juice into chocolate by forming stable water-in-oil emulsions. The [...]

  • Non-adiabatic spin torque precisely measured for the first time

    Updated: 2012-08-29 12:57:20
    Home Introduction Non-adiabatic spin torque precisely measured for the first time Tweet Technical Scientists at the Department of Energy’s DOE Brookhaven National Laboratory have managed to precisely measure the non-adiabatic spin torque . They say that their new finding defines the upper limit on processing speed of Spintronic . devices The new measurement pins down a fundamental limit on data manipulation speeds , there's still a need to translate it to processor speed or hard-drive space specifications . source : BNL.gov Aug 29, 2012 Login register to post comments Tweet Similar entries Researchers managed to generate a spin current in Graphene New nanoscale torsion resonator measures miniscule amounts of twisting or torque in a metallic nanowire Laser used to observe and control

  • Author Profile: Natalie Stingelin

    Updated: 2012-08-26 07:30:48
    Associate Editor Natalie Stingelin talks to Russell Johnson about her research into organic electronics and dreaming to be a Jazz saxophonist

  • Author Profile: Ben Zhong Tang

    Updated: 2012-08-22 07:30:02
    Ben Zhong Tang talks about his research into materials with aggregation-induced emission

  • This week’s hot articles – Read for free until 14th September

    Updated: 2012-08-21 09:53:53
    Multifunctionalization of carbon nanotube fibers with the aid of graphene wrapping The excellent mechanical and electrical properties of carbon nanotubes is harnessed in a range of applications from advanced textiles through to supercapacitors, and artificial muscles. However, the mechanical properties of the CNT fiber can be affected by chemical modification of the CNTs, and the fabrication [...]

  • Self-charging battery both generates and stores energy

    Updated: 2012-08-18 01:53:00

  • FAQs for the division of Journal of Materials Chemistry into three

    Updated: 2012-08-16 10:36:59
    We have recently announced that Journal of Materials Chemistry will be divided into three separate journals. Here we have answered some questions about the division. Please contact us if you have any further questions (see below for contact details). Q: What do you mean by division, will these just be three sections of one journal? A: No, [...]

  • Journal of Materials Chemistry becomes three

    Updated: 2012-08-16 09:58:36
    We are delighted to announce important changes for Journal of Materials Chemistry authors and readers. From issue 1 2013, Journal of Materials Chemistry will continue in the form of three journals, each focusing on an area of materials research, divided by the nature of the intended applications of the materials studied. Why divide Journal of Materials Chemistry? As [...]

  • IBM and ETH Zurich created a persistent spin helix for 1.1 nanoseconds

    Updated: 2012-08-15 12:48:20
    Home Introduction IBM and ETH Zurich created a persistent spin helix for 1.1 nanoseconds Tweet IBM Technical IBM and ETH Zurich managed to create a persistent spin helix that kept the spin for 1.1 nanoseconds , enough for a full-cycle in a 1 Ghz processor . This is about 30 times longer than previously . achieved The researchers managed to sustain the spin by using a gallium arsenide based semiconductor material and a very low temperature 232C source : Engadget Aug 15, 2012 Login register to post comments Tweet Similar entries IBM and ETH Zurich university build joint nanotech lab , with Spintronics as one of the research targets IBM corporation SpinAps SpinAps IBM-Stanford Spintronic Science and Applications Center The spintronic properties of gallium manganese arsenide finally explained

  • Graphene used to study electrons' spin characteristics

    Updated: 2012-08-14 01:45:53
    Home Introduction Graphene used to study electrons' spin characteristics Tweet Technical Researchers from Georgia State University GSU and the Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech developed a new technique that enabled them to to study the spin characteristics of electrons using graphene The research team illuminating the graphene based device by microwaves which causes the spin-splitting energy to equalize The device’s resistance is altered when the microwave energy is absorbed by the device . This effect is small and difficult to measure normally , but by using Graphene , enabled them to actually witness this . effect Source : Graphene-Info Aug 14, 2012 Login register to post comments Tweet Similar entries Oxygen adsorption in graphene can be controlled using a field-effect

  • Author Profile: Delia Milliron

    Updated: 2012-08-13 18:30:22
    Delia Milliron talks to Russell Johnson about her research on nanocrystal building blocks and why it helps to be relentlessly optimistic

  • A device for implanting under the skin to power nanobiorobots

    Updated: 2012-08-12 07:30:04
    Scientists in China have made an energy source for wireless nanobiodevices, such as nanorobots and cardiac pacemakers, that could be implanted under the skin. The device comprises a photovoltaic cell that converts laser energy into electrical energy. The team optimised its performance by improving a couple of components – the nanophosphor and electrolyte. This resulted in [...]

  • Author Profile: Richard Brutchey

    Updated: 2012-08-10 07:30:41
    Richard Brutchey talks about his research on nanocrystals and expanding the synthetic toolbox

  • screenshotsofdespair: via the faces people make

    Updated: 2012-08-09 19:33:46
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  • Top 10 most-read Journal of Materials Chemistry articles in June

    Updated: 2012-08-08 17:37:06
    This month sees the following Journal of Materials Chemistry articles that are in the top ten most accessed for June: Colloidal nanocomposite particles: quo vadis?   Jennifer A. Balmer, Andreas Schmid and Steven P. Armes J. Mater. Chem., 2008, 18, 5722-5730  DOI: 10.1039/B805764H  Strategies for chemical modification of graphene and applications of chemically modified graphene   Jingquan Liu, Jianguo Tang and [...]

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