Researchers demonstrate the evaporation-driven transport-control of small molecules in gas-permeable and low-aspect-ratio nanoslits, wherein both the diffusive and advective mass transports of solutes are affected by solvent evaporation through the nanoslit walls.
May 20th, 2021
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The MESO-BRAIN project used human-induced pluripotent stem cells placed on nanoscale 3D-laser-printed structures to replicate the brain's neural networks.
May 20th, 2021
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Micro-engineered, bioinspired design allows the material to collect moisture from cool fog as well as generating and collecting steam under sun.
May 20th, 2021
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Using an advanced microscopy technique, researchers have uncovered a twin boundary defect in a soft polymer that has never been observed before.
May 19th, 2021
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Scientists captured the average positions of the atoms in a perovskite crystal at different temperatures. They found that each lead atom and its surrounding cage of bromine atoms form rigid units that behave like molecules. These units oscillate - or jiggle back and forth - in a liquid-like manner.
May 19th, 2021
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Scientists observe a new kind of light emission when electrons in topological insulators abruptly reverse their direction of motion.
May 19th, 2021
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World-leading eye experts have made a breakthrough that could potentially change the way cataracts are treated - with potential for drug therapy to replace surgery.
May 19th, 2021
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Scientists have presented a new search algorithm for single-atom-alloy catalysts (SAACs) that found more than 200 yet unreported candidates. Their work provides a recipe for finding best SAACs for various applications.
May 19th, 2021
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In a world-first, researchers have developed a new 3D antimicrobial surface to reduce bacterial build-up. The study saw a reduction in bacteria colonisation for three leading Urinary Tract Infection pathogens, including E. coli.
May 19th, 2021
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Researchers have demonstrated that an array of electrically connected spintronic devices can harvest a 2.4 GHz wireless signal, which can be used to power and charge small electronic devices and sensors.
May 19th, 2021
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Researchers found a clever and straightforward strategy to produce organic TF patterns with a controllable shape and thickness.
May 18th, 2021
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A filter made from polymer nanothreads blew three kinds of commercial masks out of the water by capturing 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in an experiment.
May 18th, 2021
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Researchers have devised a method, using spin-torque oscillators, to harness wireless signals and convert them into energy to power small electronics.
May 18th, 2021
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Physicists have used a complex oxide to create elements comparable to the neurons and synapses in the brain using spins, a magnetic property of electrons.
May 18th, 2021
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Scientists have identified a new type of defect as the most common source of disorder in on-surface synthesized graphene nanoribbons (GNRs). The researchers identified the atomic structure of these 'bite' defects and investigated their effect on quantum electronic transport in two different types of GNR.
May 18th, 2021
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Researchers have developed an innovative tactile sensor with super fast response time and high sensitivity. It can distinguish different external stimuli in real time.
May 18th, 2021
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