The search for new materials for hydrogen storage

Four types of materials studied in the dissertation: fullerene C60, carbon nanotubes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and...
NASA Mars Rover Targets Unusual Rock on Its Journey

The drive by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity during the mission's 43rd Martian day, or sol, (Sept....
Photocatalysis as an energy source: Zn-Ga-O nanocubes improve conversion rate

Chinese researchers have developed a new nanomaterial to improve the chemical conversion rate in photocatalytic energy systems.
Near-Field Enhancements along Ring-Shaped Nanostructures

The near-field enhancement on the surface of ring-shaped gold nanostructure becomes homogeneous through circularly polarized light.
Dawn Sees Hydrated Minerals on Giant Asteroid

Pitted Terrain in Color
These enhanced-color views from NASA's Dawn mission show an unusual "pitted terrain" on...
NASA's Solar Fleet Peers Into Coronal Cavities

Scientists want to understand what causes giant explosions in the sun's...
Iran Urges Asian Nations to Adopt Single Standard for Nanotechnology
Researchers Brew Up Organics on Ice

Researchers are brewing up icy, organic concoctions in the lab to mimic materials at the edge of our solar system and...