A new study has combined experimental and theoretical approaches to study the passivation layers formed on calcium metal electrodes and their influence on the reversible operation of calcium-based batteries.
Sep 28th, 2020
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New research has revealed how robust initial states can be prepared in quantum information systems, minimising any unwanted transitions which lead to losses in quantum information.
Sep 28th, 2020
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Researchers found out that by nanostructuring graphite, new 'paths' will be created for lithium ions. This makes the battery charge faster.
Sep 28th, 2020
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Researchers have designed improved flexible thin metal electrodes with nanotopography for a more intimate interfacing with neurons.
Sep 28th, 2020
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Lower-cost production thanks to optimized distribution of atoms.
Sep 28th, 2020
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Physicists have developed a sensitive two-dimensional (2-D) magnetic field sensor, which can potentially improve the detection of nanoscale magnetic domains for data storage applications.
Sep 28th, 2020
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Twenty-nine leading experts of materials science, quantum information, condensed-matter physics and related areas review the diverse materials and challenges in the field. The roadmap points out the directions in which new research is necessary, combining both fundamental and applied interests, such as quantum computing.
Sep 26th, 2020
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The long-awaited photonic technique could change the way optical technologies are developed and used over the next decade.
Sep 25th, 2020
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In a new study, researchers provide evidence for the novel future application of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles based nanoformulation for pest management.
Sep 25th, 2020
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A stable nano-carrier for medications with a special mechanism that makes sure the drugs are only released in diseased cells.
Sep 25th, 2020
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Researchers have found a drastically amplified ring-opening reaction yield in aqueous nanoparticle colloids of a photochromic diarylethene when induced by an intense nanosecond laser pulse, and clarified its amplification mechanism.
Sep 25th, 2020
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Individual platinum atoms participate in catalytic reaction to faciitate the electrode process by up to 10 times. Single-atom platinum catalysts are stable at 700 degrees Celsius and expected to stimulate the commercialization of next-gen reversible fuel cells.
Sep 25th, 2020
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Metallic carbon circuit element enables work on faster, efficient carbon-based transistors.
Sep 24th, 2020
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Scientists shed light on the relationship between the magnetic properties of topological insulators and their electronic band structure. Their experimental results shed new insights into recent debates regarding the evolution of the band structure with temperature in these materials, which exhibit unusual quantum phenomena and are envisioned to be crucial in next-generation electronics, spintronics, and quantum computers.
Sep 24th, 2020
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You can't walk into a doctor's office and get a dynamic tattoo yet, but they are on the way. Early proof-of-concept studies provide convincing evidence that tattoos can be engineered, not only to change color, but to sense and convey biomedical information, including the onset of cancer.
Sep 24th, 2020
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Researchers report the creation of a 3D active nematic. The material passes through several spatial patterns, from collapsing into a ribbon to wrinkling in 3D.
Sep 24th, 2020
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