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Building a printing press for atomically thin 2D materials

Researchers are developing an automated system to synthesize entirely new materials made from stacked atomically thin two-dimensional sheets and to characterize their exotic quantum properties.

Apr 22nd, 2019

Precision-guided nanoparticles help improve treatment of peritoneal tumors

Tests showed that precision-guided anticancer nanoparticles have improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

Apr 22nd, 2019

Modified 'white graphene' for eco-friendly energy

Scientists found a way how to use 2D material for hydrogen energy.

Apr 22nd, 2019

Biomimetics: Artificial receptor distinguishes between male and female hormones

Study opens the door to developing ultrasensitive analytical devices for medical and sports applications.

Apr 22nd, 2019

Counting antigens with gold nanoparticles

Researchers propose a gold nanoparticle (GNP) probe-assisted sandwich-counting strategy in vitro that relies on a GNP probe, an antibody-functionalized chip to 'count' antigen molecules using a scanning electron microscope.

Apr 19th, 2019

Flies smell through a gore-tex system

New insights into the formation of surface nanostructures.

Apr 19th, 2019

Electric skyrmions charge ahead for next-generation data storage

Research team makes a chiral skyrmion crystal with electric properties; puts new spin on future information storage applications.

Apr 18th, 2019

From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine

Researchers meticulously measured the optical birefringence of highly aligned cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television, computer, and smartphone screens.

Apr 18th, 2019

A hole in one for holographic display

Scientists have designed an ultrathin display that can project dynamic, multi-colored, 3D holographic images.

Apr 18th, 2019

Optical tweezers achieve new feats of capturing atoms

In a new study, scientists showed that it could load groups of individual atoms into large grids with an efficiency unmatched by existing methods.

Apr 18th, 2019

Lasers make magnets behave like fluids

Researchers have discovered how magnets recover after being blasted by a laser. It turns out, they act a bit like oil and water in a jar.

Apr 18th, 2019

Researchers improve method to recycle and renew used cathodes from lithium-ion batteries

Researchers have improved their recycling process that regenerates degraded cathodes from spent lithium-ion batteries. The new process is safer and uses less energy than their previous method in restoring cathodes to their original capacity and cycle performance.