Perfecting the view on a crystal's imperfection
New research shines light on the properties and promise of hexagonal boron nitride, a material used in electronic and photonics technologies.
Apr 23rd, 2024
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Manipulating the geometry of 'electron universe' in magnets
Scientists have developed fundamental experiments and theories to manipulate the geometry of the 'electron universe,' which describes the structure of electronic quantum states in a manner mathematically similar to the actual universe, within a magnetic material under ambient conditions.
Apr 23rd, 2024
Read moreResearchers pioneer nanosensor multiplexing for real-time decoding of different plant stresses
This is the first highly selective nanosensor for salicylic acid - a plant hormone key in mediating plant stress response and adaptation - that has been validated in living plants.
Apr 23rd, 2024
Read moreNew metasurface innovation unlocks precision control in wireless signals
Reconfigurable metasurfaces boost wireless communication by adjusting wave characteristics, enhancing imaging and radar functionality.
Apr 22nd, 2024
Read moreThis alloy is kinky
Researchers have uncovered a remarkable metal alloy that won't crack at extreme temperatures due to kinking, or bending, of crystals in the alloy at the atomic level.
Apr 22nd, 2024
Read moreIon thermoelectric conversion devices for near room temperature
Researcher have designed and prepared a brand-new thermoelectric conversion device, which dramatically improves the performance of thermoelectric conversion through the organic combination of thermal diffusion effect and redox reaction on the electrode.
Apr 22nd, 2024
Read moreMagnetic with a pinch of hydrogen
Research team develops new idea to improve the properties of ultra-thin materials.
Apr 22nd, 2024
Read moreIdentifying what causes electron-hole separation in thin-film cells to increase solar cell efficiency
Scientists used atomic force microscopy to identify what causes electron-hole separation due to energy-level differences within and at the interface between crystals in the light-absorbing layer of thin-film solar cells.
Apr 22nd, 2024
Read moreCompact quantum light processing
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum technology, with the successful demonstration of quantum interference among several single photons using a novel resource-efficient platform.
Apr 19th, 2024
Read moreX-ray laser study elicits secrets from an important nanogel
Scientists scrutinised the properties of an important nanogel that is often used in medicine to release drugs in a targeted and controlled manner at the desired location in a patient's body.
Apr 19th, 2024
Read moreScientists develop novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots for bioimaging
Novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots show great promise for a variety of imaging and biological sensing applications.
Apr 19th, 2024
Read moreNanoparticles may enable direct medicine delivery to brain in neurodegenerative disorders
Nanoparticles' protein corona may enable crossing the blood-brain barrier, potentially delivering medicine directly to the brain in neurodegenerative disorders.
Apr 19th, 2024
Read moreConducting 2D polymers exhibit electron mobility comparable to graphene
Conducting 2D polymers synthesized with electron mobility rivaling graphene, overcoming challenges in polymer growth and enabling unprecedented electrical properties.
Apr 19th, 2024
Read moreEnergy scientists unravel the mystery of gold's glow
Researchers have developed the first comprehensive model of the quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films; a discovery that could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.
Apr 19th, 2024
Read moreAccelerating the discovery of new materials via the ion-exchange method
Researchers have unveiled a new means of predicting how to synthesize new materials via the ion-exchange. Based on computer simulations, the method significantly reduces the time and energy required to explore for inorganic materials.
Apr 19th, 2024
Read moreMess is best: disordered structure of battery-like devices improves performance
The energy density of supercapacitors - battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes - can be improved by increasing the 'messiness' of their internal structure.
Apr 19th, 2024
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