UCLA scientists modernize Edison's nickel-iron battery, use it to store solar power
Nature-inspired nanoclusters point to longer-lasting, faster-charging energy storage
Nanotechnology articles
Aiming for Atoms: The Art of Making Chips Smaller
In the realm of computer chips, bigger numbers are often better: more cores, higher GHz, greater FLOPs. But there's one metric where smaller is better. Enter the world of semiconductors and process nodes.
Who coined the term "nanotechnology" and in what year?
Was it a scientist, a physicist, or perhaps even a novelist?
Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
Fast-dissolving plastic offers hope for cleaner seas
Breakthrough water filter eliminates forever chemicals using modified graphene oxide
The new filtration technology sets the stage for customizable water purification solutions
Researchers develop 90-nanometer LEDs for future ultra high-resolution displays
World's smallest LEDs push display tech to the nanoscale
Researchers used AI to build groundbreaking nanomaterials lighter and stronger than titanium
"This can ultimately help reduce the high carbon footprint of flying"
Cuneiform-inspired polymer could be the future of sustainable digital storage (or not)
Digital Clay: Cuneiform languages represent the earliest known writing systems in human history. The Sumerians used this method by making indentations in clay tablets, a practice later adopted by other civilizations, including the Akkadians and Persians. Millennia later, cuneiform could once again prove significant – this time, as inspiration for innovations in the field of data storage.
Researchers use a microscopic ruler to measure one atom-wide distances between molecules
Advanced techniques can be applied to looking into the infinitely small world
Scientists create tiny robots that can safely treat brain aneurysms
These nanorobots could eliminate the need for conventional brain surgery
Breakthrough 2D quantum cooling system is colder than space
Novel device converts heat into electricity at ultra-low temperatures
Forward-looking: A research team at EPFL University in Switzerland has created a 2D quantum computing system that can get colder than outer space. This is a major breakthrough for quantum computing, as advancements have been hindered by conventional cooling methods. This new technology uses off-the-shelf parts and can be easily implemented into existing quantum computers.
Research team creates process to grow sub-nanometer transistors
This could lead to the development smaller, yet more powerful electronic devices
QDEL technology set to become the premium display replacement to OLEDs by 2026
Quantum dot electroluminescent displays are brighter, less prone to burn-in, and cheaper to manufacture
People are drinking a lot of nanoplastic particles with bottled water
Your fancy bottled water is not as pure as you would hope
IBM demonstrates a nanosheet transistor that can withstand boiling nitrogen
IBM's concept nanosheet transistor could eventually lead to the development of a new class of chip
Samsung unveils 5-year roadmap for processors, reaching 1.4nm by 2027
Forward-looking: During Samsung's Foundry Forum 2022, the company revealed a roadmap for processor sizes within various Samsung devices. Samsung Foundry's presentation went in-depth regarding the next five years of the roadmap, giving enthusiasts a glimpse into the near future of mobile computing.
Researchers develop a camera the size of a salt grain
The lensless technology is capable of capturing images with quality comparable to a six-lens optic
A new human-like bionic eye offers potential in robotics and human augmentation
Another step toward transhumanism?
Researchers create a wrist-worn game controller from breathable electro-fabric
This is not our father's Power Glove
Researchers develop silicon-hybrid anode for high-performance Li-ion batteries
A combination of carbon nanotubes and mesoporous silicon made from the ash of barley husks
Researchers develop nanoparticles that may soon give humans night vision
Particles attach to photo receptors and convert infrared light into green light
Existing processors could get a boost from swapping silicon for carbon nanotubes
Meet the first 16-bit carbon nanotube processor
The world's thinnest gold could revolutionize the electronics industry
One million times thinner than a human finger nail
LG unveils 2019 premium OLED and NanoCell 4K TVs
Rollable OLED and 8K TVs are also going up for sale
Opinion: Rejuvenated Intel highlights benefits of competition
The semiconductor wars