New nanochannels make lithium batteries charge faster
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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Speaking with neurons through nanostructured neural electrodes
Researchers have designed improved flexible thin metal electrodes with nanotopography for a more intimate interfacing with neurons.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreNoble metal clusters can enhance performance of catalysts and save resources
Lower-cost production thanks to optimized distribution of atoms.
Sep 28th, 2020
Read moreTerraced graphene for ultrasensitive magnetic field sensors
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
Read moreRoadmap points out the directions for quantum materials
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
Read moreResearchers develop method to create colloidal diamonds
The long-awaited photonic technique could change the way optical technologies are developed and used over the next decade.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read morePest control with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles
In a new study, researchers provide evidence for the novel future application of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles based nanoformulation for pest management.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read moreSecure nano-carrier delivers medications directly to cells
A stable nano-carrier for medications with a special mechanism that makes sure the drugs are only released in diseased cells.
Sep 25th, 2020
Read moreNanosecond laser-induced amplification of a photochromic reaction in a diarylethene nanoparticle
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
Read moreHigh-performance single-atom catalysts for high-temperature fuel cells
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
Read moreMetal wires of carbon complete toolbox for carbon-based computers
Metallic carbon circuit element enables work on faster, efficient carbon-based transistors.
Sep 24th, 2020
Read moreBridging the gap between the magnetic and electronic properties of topological insulators
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
Read moreDynamic tattoos promise to warn wearers of health threats
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
Read moreThe groove of the self-organized active nematic ribbon
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
Read moreScientists take a 'spin' onto magnetoresistive RAM
Magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) is the forerunning candidate for the next generation digital technology. However, manipulating MRAM efficiently and effectively has been challenging. A revolutionary breakthrough generates spin current to switch the pinned magnetic moments at will.
Sep 24th, 2020
Read more'Stretching rack' for cells
An ingenious device, only a few micrometers in size, enables to study the reaction of individual biological cells to mechanical stress.
Sep 24th, 2020
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