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Qubits under pressure

A new type of atomic sensor made of boron nitride is based on a qubit in the crystal lattice and is superior to comparable sensors.

Aug 9th, 2021

Graphene binds drugs which kill bacteria on implants

Researchers have succeeded in binding water-insoluble antibacterial molecules to graphene, and having the molecules release in a controlled, continuous manner from the material.

Aug 9th, 2021

Lighting the way for nanotube innovation

Nanotubes with designed defects allow better performance for next-generation optical telecommunications.

Aug 7th, 2021

Researchers fabricate brain-inspired highly scalable neuromorphic hardware

Neurons and synapses based on single transistor can dramatically reduce the hardware cost and accelerate the commercialization of neuromorphic hardware.

Aug 6th, 2021

Quantum computing enables unprecedented materials science simulations

Researchers have for the first time used a quantum computer to generate accurate results from materials science simulations that can be verified with practical techniques.

Aug 6th, 2021

Astonishing diversity: Semiconductor nanoparticles form numerous structures

X-ray study reveals how lead sulphide particles self-organise in real time.

Aug 6th, 2021

Battery boost found by mimicking the wonders of bamboo (w/video)

A water-carrying membrane inside bamboo that enables it to be the fastest growing plant in the world has inspired a research team to develop more efficient electrodes for batteries that could allow them to be recharged at a much faster rate.

Aug 6th, 2021

New printing technique for flexible electronics

Researchers have developed a faster and more reliable way to print flexible digital devices.

Aug 6th, 2021

Decades of research brings quantum dots to brink of widespread use

A new review gives an overview of almost three decades of research into colloidal quantum dots, assesses the technological progress for these nanometer-sized specs of semiconductor matter, and weighs the remaining challenges on the path to widespread commercialization for this promising technology with applications in everything from TVs to highly efficient sunlight collectors.

Aug 5th, 2021

A promising breakthrough: Nanocrystals made of amalgam

This new and surprisingly intuitive technique makes it possible to produce a vast array of intermetallic nanocrystals with tailored properties for diverse applications.

Aug 5th, 2021

A universal intercalation strategy for highly stable perovskite photovoltaics

Researchers demonstrate that the use of CsI intercalation technology greatly passivates defects, subsequently improves device performance.

Aug 5th, 2021

Mixing a cocktail of topology and magnetism for future electronics

A new review throws the spotlight on recent research in heterostructures of topological insulators and magnetic materials.

Aug 5th, 2021

Incorporating graphene in polymer nanolaminates paves the way for the development of effective electromagnetic interference shields

Researchers use centimetre-size graphene sheets as reinforcement in polymer composites with a nanolaminate architecture. This has been demonstrated to be a smart strategy to overcome the typical drawbacks of nanoparticle fillers.