2013
- Gold wires get 'brittle-like' at nanoscale
- Nano research fit for a king
- Rice University scientists test strength of composite bonds one nanotube at a time
Congratulations to Dr. Cheng Peng and Dr. Jiangnan Zhang for earning their Ph.D. degrees!
Graphene combo could shrink electronics

Breaking Story: Rice technique points toward 2-D devices

Rice technique points toward 2-D devices

2012
'Nanocable' could be big boon for energy storage

Nanotube electrodes improve solar cells

Low-cost solar cells from nanotube 'forests'

Eight proposals win support from Faculty Initiative Fund
Congratulations, Dr Lou.


2011
Versatile nano-tensile testing platform available for TEM
Uni-axial testing tool allows evolution of internal sample structure to be observed in real time.
Tiny Wires Change Behavior at Nanoscale

Tiny wires change behavior at nanoscale

Tiny wires change behavior at nanoscale

Tiny wires change behavior at nanoscale


Tiny wires change behavior at nanoscale
Rice University researchers surprised to see twin-induced brittle-like fractures in gold nanowires.

Arthur pulled a sword from a stone, proving to a kingdom that right beats might. Researchers at Rice University are making the same point in the nanoscale realm.

Nanotechnology research fit for a king

Nano research fit for a king: Scientists test strength of composite bonds one nanotube at a time


Nano research fit for a king: Scientists test strength of composite bonds one nanotube at a time
2010
- 'White graphene' to the rescue -Hexagonal boron nitride sheets may help graphene supplant silicon
- Our "Cold Welding of Ultrathin Gold Nanowires" paper has been highlighted in the "Editorial" section of last issue Nature Nanotechnology, 5, 167, 2010.
- Lou's clues lead to nano revelation: Gold and silver nanowires bond naturally, stay strong
- Gold nanowire bond stays strong naturally
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- Gold and silver nanowires bond naturally, stay strong
- Gold and silver nanowires bond naturally, stay strong
- Lou's clues lead to nano revelation
- Graphene Nanomesh and Cold welding of ultrathin gold nanowires
- Gold and Silver Nanowires Bond Naturally, Stay Strong
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- Beating the Heat on the Nanoscale
- Lou's clues lead to nano revelation: Gold and silver nanowires bond naturally, stay strong
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- Lou's clues lead to nano revelation
- Gold nanowires used in cold welding
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- Gold nanowires used in cold welding
- Nanowires Weld Themselves Without Heat
Welding uses heat to join pieces of metal in everything from circuits to skyscrapers. But researchers have found a way to beat the heat on the nanoscale. Jun Lou, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and materials science, is quoted. Yang Lu, a graduate student in mechanical engineering and materials science, is mentioned. Futurity.org showcases"Breaking News from the Future."
(PhysOrg.com) -- Welding uses heat to join pieces of metal in everything from circuits to skyscrapers. But Rice University researchers have found a way to beat the heat on the nanoscale.
Scientists have discovered that gold nanowires have the ability to cold weld themselves together without the need for heat.