Spinal carbon nanotube implants restore motor functions
A new study shows the efficacy of carbon nanotube implants to restore motor functions and paves the way for a new therapeutic approach for spinal cord injuries.
Sep 28th, 2020
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Cooling clothing stays flexible even when frozen
Researchers develop cooling clothing to improve human performance when exerting energy in warm environments.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreDiscovery of large family of two-dimensional ferroelectric metals
Scientists have discovered 16 novel ferroelectric metals from a large family (2,964) of 2D bimetal phosphates via data-driven machine learning and high-throughput first-principle calculations.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreBorate-based passivation layers enable reversible calcium batteries
A new study has combined experimental and theoretical approaches to study the passivation layers formed on calcium metal electrodes and their influence on the reversible operation of calcium-based batteries.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreAvoiding environmental losses in quantum information systems
New research has revealed how robust initial states can be prepared in quantum information systems, minimising any unwanted transitions which lead to losses in quantum information.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreNew nanochannels make lithium batteries charge faster
Researchers found out that by nanostructuring graphite, new 'paths' will be created for lithium ions. This makes the battery charge faster.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreSpeaking with neurons through nanostructured neural electrodes
Researchers have designed improved flexible thin metal electrodes with nanotopography for a more intimate interfacing with neurons.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreNoble metal clusters can enhance performance of catalysts and save resources
Lower-cost production thanks to optimized distribution of atoms.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreTerraced graphene for ultrasensitive magnetic field sensors
Physicists have developed a sensitive two-dimensional (2-D) magnetic field sensor, which can potentially improve the detection of nanoscale magnetic domains for data storage applications.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreRoadmap points out the directions for quantum materials
Twenty-nine leading experts of materials science, quantum information, condensed-matter physics and related areas review the diverse materials and challenges in the field. The roadmap points out the directions in which new research is necessary, combining both fundamental and applied interests, such as quantum computing.
Sep 26th, 2020
Read moreResearchers develop method to create colloidal diamonds
The long-awaited photonic technique could change the way optical technologies are developed and used over the next decade.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read morePest control with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles
In a new study, researchers provide evidence for the novel future application of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles based nanoformulation for pest management.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read moreSecure nano-carrier delivers medications directly to cells
A stable nano-carrier for medications with a special mechanism that makes sure the drugs are only released in diseased cells.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read moreNanosecond laser-induced amplification of a photochromic reaction in a diarylethene nanoparticle
Researchers have found a drastically amplified ring-opening reaction yield in aqueous nanoparticle colloids of a photochromic diarylethene when induced by an intense nanosecond laser pulse, and clarified its amplification mechanism.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read moreHigh-performance single-atom catalysts for high-temperature fuel cells
Individual platinum atoms participate in catalytic reaction to faciitate the electrode process by up to 10 times. Single-atom platinum catalysts are stable at 700 degrees Celsius and expected to stimulate the commercialization of next-gen reversible fuel cells.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read moreMetal wires of carbon complete toolbox for carbon-based computers
Metallic carbon circuit element enables work on faster, efficient carbon-based transistors.
Sep 24th, 2020
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