Discovery of a New Mechanism of Thermal Transport
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Overcoming a fundamental dilemma in making polymers that combine strength and toughness with spontaneous healing capability.
Adding nanostructured regions to boost LED light output.
New catalyst structures for fuel cells in vehicles improve activity and stability compared to commercial platinum counterparts.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
NERSC helps researchers design new desalination technology.
Cloud-resolving models have difficulty representing the array of processes and scales in tropical storms.
Microbial communities solve environmental contamination.
New nanostructured electrodes have 10 times the charging speed and higher battery power.
Experts look at past nuclear accidents and potential scenarios to identify gaps in understanding nuclear fuel behavior.
Novel material for purifying gases could significantly lower industrial energy costs.
Does polar ice erosion come from atmospheric heating or from oceanic advection of warm waters?