News tagged with conductive coating

Engineers develop novel system for producing conductive films

(Phys.org) -- Yale engineers have developed a novel automated system for generating strong, flexible, transparent coatings with promising uses in lithium-ion battery and fuel cell production, among other applications.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Helium raises resolution of whole cell imaging

The ability to obtain an accurate three-dimensional image of an intact cell is critical for unraveling the mysteries of cellular structure and function. However, for many years, tiny structures buried deep inside cells have ...

Physics / General Physics

created Oct 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Transparent electronics from graphene-based electrodes (w/ Video)

Flexible, transparent electronics are closer to reality with the creation of graphene-based electrodes at Rice University.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Aug 01, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (9) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

UIC engineer tests improved 'icephobic' coatings

(PhysOrg.com) -- While scientists and engineers have developed several products that repel water and, to a lesser degree, snow and ice, considerable room remains for something "new and improved."

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nanocyrstalline diamond aerogel: New form of girl's best friend is lighter than ever

(PhysOrg.com) -- By combining high pressure with high temperature, Livermore researchers have created a nanocyrstalline diamond aerogel that could improve the optics something as big as a telescope or as small ...

Physics / Condensed Matter

created May 17, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Scientists Address 'Wrinkles' in Transparent Film Development

(PhysOrg.com) -- A closer look at a promising nanotube coating that might one day improve solar cells has turned up a few unexpected wrinkles, according to new research* conducted at the National Institute ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Mar 31, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

3-D system based on optical fiber could provide new options for photovoltaics

Converting sunlight to electricity might no longer mean large panels of photovoltaic cells atop flat surfaces like roofs.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (12) | comments 0

Transparent solar cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- If solar cells were transparent they could be fitted to windows and building facades. Physical modeling helps in the development of suitable materials for transparent electronics and thus ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (11) | comments 6