Optical trapping of optical nanoparticles: fundamentals and applications
A new open-access review article overviews optical trapping of optical nanoparticles.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Read moreA new open-access review article overviews optical trapping of optical nanoparticles.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Read moreResearchers developed a molecular multiple access protocol enabling scaling up in-body molecular communication networks to multiple transmitters, bringing practical nano-networks for advanced medical apps closer. The protocol leverages dynamics of molecular diffusion to address challenges like packet detection and channel estimation.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Read moreCRISPR-powered optothermal nanotweezers" (CRONT) integrate optical trapping with CRISPR-based DNA cleavage to enable precise manipulation and sequence-specific identification of individual DNA strands and nanoparticles.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Read moreMicroprocessor-scale transistors detect and respond to biological states and the environment.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Read moreGuided by machine learning, chemists designed a record-setting carbonaceous supercapacitor material that stores four times more energy than the best commercial material. A supercapacitor made with the new material could store more energy - improving regenerative brakes, power electronics and auxiliary power supplies.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Read moreResearchers have developed flexible thermoelectric generators with record 35% stretchability using mechanical metamaterials in gaskets to prevent heat loss.
Nov 21st, 2023
Read moreScientists developed new methods to quantify and understand the disordered atomic structure in glass, revealing structural regularities and advancing the knowledge of material phase-transitions and design.
Nov 21st, 2023
Read moreResearchers have developed sophisticated methods that allow directly observing individual nanoparticles during a chemical reaction. This enables to see how the activity changes at different locations on these nanoparticles during the course of the reaction.
Nov 20th, 2023
Read moreStretchable gold nanowire circuits that can sense and process data could enable smart wearables to detect health changes and autonomously intervene, advancing personalized medicine.
Nov 20th, 2023
Read moreResearchers have superposed two light beams twisted in the clockwise direction to create anti-clockwise twists in the dark regions of the resultant superposition. This discovery has implications for the study of light-matter interactions and represents a step towards the observation of a peculiar phenomenon known as a quantum backflow.
Nov 20th, 2023
Read moreA new technique allows researchers to map how the cellular 'skeleton' adapts to external stress.
Nov 20th, 2023
Read moreQuantum scientists have discovered a rare phenomenon that could hold the key to creating a 'perfect switch' in quantum devices which flips between being an insulator and superconductor.
Nov 20th, 2023
Read moreNovel nanomaterial that efficiently absorbs and mineralizes harmful NOx and SOx gases at room temperature, offering an eco-friendly air purification solution.
Nov 20th, 2023
Read moreResearchers have developed a novel method for studying protein clumps associated with diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. This technique involves capturing proteins in nano-sized traps, allowing for unprecedented examination of their interactions.
Nov 20th, 2023
Read moreThe polyphenylene/carbon nanotube membrane stands out for its remarkable electrical conductivity and superior antifouling properties, effectively tackling the persistent issue of membrane fouling in water purification processes.
Nov 17th, 2023
Read moreResearchers use ion beam irradiation during exsolution to precisely engineer nanoparticle catalysts for clean energy apps. Controlling size, composition and placement, the engineered nanoparticles have superior catalytic activity.
Nov 15th, 2023
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