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Building better batteries by borrowing from biology

Inspired by transport mechanisms found in living cells, researchers develop a novel crystalline material that rapidly conducts charged potassium ions, and may lead to cheaper and safer replacements for lithium-ion batteries in electronics and cars.

Nov 23rd, 2018

Gate switching of ultrafast upconverted photoluminescence from monolayer graphene

Scientists report the gate switching of ultrafast photoluminescence in monolayer graphene and analyzed its underlying mechanism both experimentally and theoretically.

Nov 22nd, 2018

Spotting nature's own evolution of quantum tricks could transform quantum technology

Physicists have developed a new test to spot where the ability to exploit the power of quantum mechanics has evolved in nature.

Nov 22nd, 2018

Topological insulating phase predicted in a new type of material

Calculations point to a new source of topological materials.

Nov 22nd, 2018

DNA Origami full of potent anticancer agents

A tailored DNA nanoplatform carries chemotherapeutic drugs and RNA interference toward multidrug-resistant tumors.

Nov 21st, 2018

Scientists develop enzymes with remote control

Scientists developed a method to enhance the activity of enzymes by using radio frequency radiation. The method requires making a special complex consisting of enzymes and magnetic nanoparticles.

Nov 21st, 2018

Alginate-graphene oxide hydrogels as smart biomedical materials

By combining seaweed-derived alginate with the nanomaterial graphene oxide, researchers have developed a new material that's durable and can respond dynamically to its environment.

Nov 21st, 2018

Physicists study the influence of magnetic field inhomogeneity on the properties of thin-film structures

Researchers have studied the influence of inhomogeneity of magnetic field applied during the fabrication process of thin-film structures made from nickel-iron and iridium-manganese alloys, on their properties.. These systems can be used in various types of magnetic field sensors.

Nov 21st, 2018

2D-spectroscopy provides new insight into molecular processes

A research team has succeeded for the first time in applying 2D-spectroscopy to isolated molecular systems and thus in tracing the interactive processes at a molecular level more precisely.

Nov 21st, 2018

Atom-by-atom construction of an artificial molecule

Using hydrogen lithography, researchers have constructed an artificial molecule that both meets the electronic structure definition and demonstrates a nontrivial geometry: a cyclic atomic configuration spanning three dimer rows.

Nov 21st, 2018

Porous materials measure temperature at molecular level

Using advanced computer simulations, they found that the temperature at which metal-organic frameworks suddenly expand or shrink is tuneable. Their results allow the design of thermostats that work at the molecular level.

Nov 21st, 2018

Silk adhesive paves the way for epidermal electronics

Researchers employed a calcium-modified silk fibroin as a biocompatible and strong adhesive. This technology led to the development of epidermal electronics with strong adhesion for patients who need drug injections and physiological monitoring over a long time.