Polymer-coated nanoparticles to promote drug delivery to the brain
A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a nanoparticle-coating polymer for treating neurodegenerative diseases.
Nov 9th, 2021
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Making nanoworld dynamics visible
The project 'Attosecond Charge Carrier Dynamics at Nanoscale Interfaces' is making processes visible that are far too small and too fast for the human eye to detect.
Nov 9th, 2021
Read moreEngineers develop process that turns ordinary clothing into biosensors
Researchers have devised a method of taking ordinary textile made of a cotton/polyester blend and turning the fabric into sensors that measure electrical impulses generated from muscle movement.
Nov 9th, 2021
Read moreUltra-stable nanocomposite improves solar evaporation for water purification
Researchers have developed an ultra-stable amorphous Ta2O5/C nanocomposite with a hollow multishelled structure for solar evaporation, which can improve the efficiency of water purification.
Nov 9th, 2021
Read moreLarge-scale synthesis methods for single-atom catalysts for alkaline fuel cells
The novel use of electric arcs, which are mainly used in electric welding, resulted in the development of an original technology that can produce cheap, and high-performance, cobalt-based single-atom catalysts at a commercial scale.
Nov 9th, 2021
Read moreScientists invent 'smart' window material that blocks rays without blocking views
An international research team has invented a 'smart' window material that controls heat transmission without blocking views, which could help cut the energy required to cool and heat buildings.
Nov 9th, 2021
Read moreChemists synthesized the smallest nanosized rare-earth-based MOF crystals to detect heavy metal ions in water
This discovery has a potential to develop efficient sensors to monitor heavy metal ions in drinking water. The synthesized luminescent MOFs demonstrate significantly lower limits of detection on heavy metal ions.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreMaterials advancement accelerates the realization of AI technology
Researchers developed core material for the next-generation neuromorphic semiconductor.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreIn the heat of the byte: Design could curb overheating, up performance of soft electronics
Liquid metal-glass combo shows promise for wearable devices, thermoregulating garments.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreUltra-thin crystals as light sources in lasers
Laser emission demonstrated at room temperature: semiconductors consisting of three atomic layers could form the basis for innovative lasers.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreStoring energy in plants with electronic roots
By watering bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris) with a solution that contains conjugated oligomers, researchers have shown that the roots of the plant become electrically conducting and can store energy.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreNew ultra-high material efficient, low-cost solar cells using nanowires
A research group has developed a method for making an ultra-high material efficient solar cell using semiconductor nanowires. If this is placed on top of a traditional silicon-based solar cell, it could potentially double the efficiency of today's Si solar cells at low cost.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreUltra-precise magnetic field detection using squeezed light
Researchers show experimentally that extra-quiet light can make a sensitive magnetometer even more sensitive.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreProton transfer between titania surface and dye observed for photocatalysis evaluation
A temporal change in the titania surface chemical state during the UV light irradiation is not observable through conventional methods such as regular FTIR or Raman spectroscopy. Therefore, scientists observed this reaction through time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreWorld's thinnest X-ray detector is less than 10 nanometers thick
Highly sensitive and with a rapid response time, the new X-ray detector could potentially lead to real-time imaging of cellular biology.
Nov 8th, 2021
Read moreExotic magnetic states on the nanoscale
Scientists have succeeded in building chains of quantum magnets made of nanographene that capture the essence of one of the core models of quantum magnetism.
Nov 5th, 2021
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