Observing the collective movement of nanorobots in vivo
Nanorobots show collective movements similar to those found in nature, such as birds flying in flocks, or the orderly patterns that schools of fish follow.
Mar 17th, 2021
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Self-folding nanotechnology creates world's smallest origami bird (w/video)
Researchers have created micron-sized shape memory actuators that enable atomically thin two-dimensional materials to fold themselves into 3D configurations. All they require is a quick jolt of voltage. And once the material is bent, it holds its shape - even after the voltage is removed.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreSolar cells: Losses made visible on the nanoscale
Using a conductive atomic force microscope, scientists scanned the solar cell surfaces and detected tiny, nanometre-sized channels for the detrimental dark currents, which are due to disorder in the a-Si:H layer.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreNovel system produces hydrogen and electricity while eliminating carbon dioxide
Researchers have unveiled a novel system, capable of producing hydrogen and electricity quickly and effectively while eliminating carbon dioxide emissions significantly.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreCatching electrons in action in an antiferromagnetic nanowire
Physicists explore alternative materials to improve capacity and shrink the size of digital data storage technologies.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreTrackable and guided 'nanomissiles' deliver cancer-fighting drug straight to the tumor
Researchers have developed hybrid nanostructured particles that can be magnetically guided to the tumor, tracked by their fluorescence and pushed to release the drug on demand by ultrasound. This technology can help make cancer chemotherapy more targeted.
Mar 17th, 2021
Read moreResearch plumbs the molecular building blocks for light-responsive materials
New studies shed light on organic frameworks for advanced solar cells and detectors.
Mar 16th, 2021
Read moreAcoustic graphene plasmons study paves way for optoelectronic applications
Researchers have successfully demonstrated a new methodology for direct near-field optical imaging of acoustic graphene plasmon fields. This strategy will provide a breakthrough for the practical applications of acoustic graphene plasmon platforms in next-generation, high-performance, graphene-based optoelectronic devices with enhanced light-matter interactions and lower propagation loss.
Mar 16th, 2021
Read moreFlexible nanoparticle sensing films help detect chemicals in fruit and vegetables
The new sensor can identify the presence of pesticide residue on the surface of agricultural produce in mere minutes.
Mar 16th, 2021
Read moreRetinal implants can give artificial vision to the blind
Engineers have developed technology that could partially restore vision in blind people.
Mar 16th, 2021
Read moreMOF homojunctions benefit the conversion of solar energy to fuel
Scientists developed a promising solution to enhance solar energy-fuel conversion.
Mar 16th, 2021
Read moreA promising breakthrough for a better design of electronic materials
A deeper understanding of molecular vibrations can increase electron velocity in semiconductor materials.
Mar 16th, 2021
Read moreScientists develop invisible anti-counterfeit labels
Scientists have proposed new labels that are not so easy to decipher. They are made from semiconductor materials with the help of lasers.
Mar 15th, 2021
Read moreTwisting, flexible crystals key to solar energy production
Researchers show how shapes and movements of halide perovskites create desirable renewable energy properties.
Mar 15th, 2021
Read moreSolving the puzzle of polymers binding to ice for cryopreservation
Cryoprotectants are crucial when freezing biological material to lessen the cellular damage involved with the formation of ice.
Mar 15th, 2021
Read morePractical nanozymes discovered to fight antimicrobial resistance
Nanozymes, a group of inorganic catalysis-efficient particles, have been proposed as promising antimicrobials against bacteria. They are efficient in killing bacteria, thanks to their production of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Mar 15th, 2021
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