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Silicon brittle? Not this kind!

Silicon brittle? Not this kind!

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Silicon, the most important semiconductor material of all, is usually considered to be as brittle and breakable as window glass. On the nanometer scale, however, the substance exhibits very ...


Physicists discover novel electronic properties in two-dimensional carbon structure

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (11) | comments 1

Rutgers researchers have discovered novel electronic properties in two-dimensional sheets of carbon atoms called graphene that could one day be the heart of speedy and powerful electronic devices.


Greenlighting a greener world

Greenlighting a greener world (w/ Video)

Technology / Engineering

created Sep 02, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Just a few years ago, most conversations Christian Wetzel had about his research began with a quick explanation of LEDs.


Big impact from tiny semiconductor lasers

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A massive European effort to develop high-brightness semiconductor lasers could transform healthcare, telecoms and display applications and make Europe an undisputed leader in the field.


Research advances nanowire technology for large-scale applications

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Northeastern created a network of nanowires that can be scaled up more efficiently and cost-effectively to create displays such as the NASDAQ sign in New York City’s Times Square.