Researchers have deciphered the structure of a marine sponge skeleton and developed a novel three-dimensional composite material for the modern materials industry.
Oct 7th, 2019
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Researchers have successfully used an atomic force microscope to electrochemically print at the nanoscale. This technique can print structures for a new generation of solar cells on chips.
Oct 7th, 2019
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As the first step of precise synthesis of nanocarbons with complex topology, researchers have proposed 'topological molecular nanocarbons'.
Oct 7th, 2019
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Scientists designed and tested a 3D-printed metamaterial that can manipulate light with nanoscale precision. Their designed optical element focuses light to discrete points in a 3D helical pattern.
Oct 4th, 2019
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Chemists investigate the interactions of metal complexes and light.
Oct 4th, 2019
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Ultrathin coating could protect 2D materials from corrosion, enabling their use in optics and electronics.
Oct 4th, 2019
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Scientists report the discovery of latent universal electron donors from common anions, like oxalate, which can potently transfer electrons to organic semiconductors, realising the dream to achieve electron injection layers with ultralow work functions which can yet be processed from solution in the ambient.
Oct 4th, 2019
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Chemists have developed a new method with which they can characterise individual noble-metal-free nanoparticle catalysts. The particles could be a cheap alternative to precious metal catalysts for obtaining hydrogen from water by means of electrolysis.
Oct 4th, 2019
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Using a new time-based method to control light from an ultrafast laser, researchers have developed a nanoscale 3D printing technique that can fabricate tiny structures a thousand times faster than conventional two-photon lithography (TPL) techniques, without sacrificing resolution.
Oct 3rd, 2019
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The quantized Hall conductance of a single atomic wire: A proposal based on synthetic dimensions.
Oct 3rd, 2019
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A new technique employs a bright infrared light that can pass through millimeters of tissue to illuminate tumors deep inside the body.
Oct 3rd, 2019
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The first demonstration of a fully print-in-place electronics technique is gentle enough to work on surfaces as delicate as human skin and paper.
Oct 3rd, 2019
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Team creates metal that breaks decades-old theoretical limit, promising new class of super-strong and conducting materials.
Oct 2nd, 2019
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Study suggests potential role for graphene in moving electricity.
Oct 2nd, 2019
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Researchers demonstrate first fully integrated silicon carbide optical switch that can be thermally tuned for different functions.
Oct 2nd, 2019
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Researchers have developed a multifunctional platinum nanoreactor geared towards point-of-care metabolic analysis that performs visual detection and mass spectrometry fingerprinting simultaneously.
Oct 2nd, 2019
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