News tagged with zinc deposits

Researchers create single-atom lithography in graphene

(PhysOrg.com) -- A little zinc can do a lot of damage to graphene. Rice University researchers have taken advantage of that to create single-atomic-layer lithography.

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

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'Quantum coaxial cable': Device proves solar cell potential of high bandgap inorganic nanowire arrays

A report, published in the March 14 edition of the Journal of Materials Chemistry, announced the successful fabrication and testing of a new type solar cell using an inorganic core/shell nanowire structure.

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Apr 12, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Growing nanowires horizontally yields new benefit: 'nano-LEDs'

While refining their novel method for making nanoscale wires, chemists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology discovered an unexpected bonus -- a new way to create nanowires that produce light ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Sep 29, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

First comprehensive geological Arctic map published

Canada has unveiled the first comprehensive Arctic atlas, detailing geological features that point to where oil and gas, gold and diamond deposits are likely hidden beneath snow and ice.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created May 15, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 3