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X-ray laser study elicits secrets from an important nanogel
Scientists scrutinised the properties of an important nanogel that is often used in medicine to release drugs in a targeted and controlled manner at the desired location in a patient's body.
Today, 18:12 UTC
Scientists develop novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots for bioimaging
Novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots show great promise for a variety of imaging and biological sensing applications.
Today, 18:02 UTC
Nanoparticles may enable direct medicine delivery to brain in neurodegenerative disorders
Nanoparticles' protein corona may enable crossing the blood-brain barrier, potentially delivering medicine directly to the brain in neurodegenerative disorders.
Today, 17:55 UTC
Conducting 2D polymers exhibit electron mobility comparable to graphene
Conducting 2D polymers synthesized with electron mobility rivaling graphene, overcoming challenges in polymer growth and enabling unprecedented electrical properties.
Today, 14:55 UTC
New nondestructive technique for analyzing single-atom-thick materials
New method uses van der Waals forces for nondestructive, atomic-scale analysis of 2D materials, preserving sample integrity.
Today, 14:39 UTC
Energy scientists unravel the mystery of gold's glow
Researchers have developed the first comprehensive model of the quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films; a discovery that could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.
Today, 14:06 UTC
Accelerating the discovery of new materials via the ion-exchange method
Researchers have unveiled a new means of predicting how to synthesize new materials via the ion-exchange. Based on computer simulations, the method significantly reduces the time and energy required to explore for inorganic materials.
Today, 10:19 UTC
Mess is best: disordered structure of battery-like devices improves performance
The energy density of supercapacitors - battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes - can be improved by increasing the 'messiness' of their internal structure.
Today, 09:55 UTC
Skyrmions move at record speeds: a step towards the computing of the future
Scientists discovered that the magnetic nanobubbles2 known as skyrmions can be moved by electrical currents, attaining record speeds up to 900 m/s.
Today, 09:44 UTC
Versatile carbon nanotube fibers with dramatically improved energy storage capacity
Researchers developed a fiber-like carbon nanotube electrode material that can store energy.
Today, 09:27 UTC
Scientists experimentally observe current-driven antiskyrmion sliding
Researchers successfully demonstrated the straight-sliding dynamics of electric current-driven antiskyrmions at room temperature and without the presence of an external magnetic field in a chiral magnet.
Today, 09:12 UTC
Novel material supercharges innovation in electrostatic energy storage
Researchers develop heterostructures with material properties optimal for high-density energy storage, durable ultrafast charging.
Today, 09:01 UTC
Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing
Human mini-lungs grown by scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials. Though not expected to replace animal models completely, human organoids could soon lead to significant reductions in research animal numbers.
April 18, 2024
An ink for 3D-printing flexible devices without mechanical joints
Researchers are targeting the next generation of soft actuators and robots with an elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties, eliminating the need for cumbersome mechanical joints.
April 18, 2024
Researchers can now measure important thermal properties of ultrathin silicon membranes
Measuring thermal properties of ultrathin silicon membranes without physical contact enables pristine characterization for advanced chip manufacturing.
April 18, 2024
MXene nanogenerator device harnesses sweat power for fitness trackers
A small amount of sweat could be all that's needed to power fitness trackers of the future.
April 18, 2024
Enhancing chemical production with enzyme-packed flow-through reactors using tailor-made nanomembranes
Enzyme-packed flow-through reactors with custom nanomembranes significantly enhance chemical production yields and reaction rates for sustainable applications.
April 18, 2024
New understanding of energy losses in emerging light source
Researchers achieved a breakthrough in the development of next-generation light sources with a new method for understanding and measuring efficiency losses in light-emitting electrochemical cells.
April 18, 2024