Watching light break down a model photocatalyst in near real time
Researchers take ultrafast infrared spectroscopy snapshots of how light breaks down gas phase iron pentacarbonyl.
Jul 31st, 2021
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Novel method of imaging silicon anode degradation may lead to better batteries (w/video)
A novel method of characterizing the structural and chemical evolution of silicon and a thin layer that governs battery stability may help resolve issues that prevent using silicon for high-capacity batteries, according to a group of researchers.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreA novel route to energy saving technologies in the IT sector: Controlling ferrimagnets by voltage
For the first time, an international research team demonstrate 180 degree magnetization reversal purely by electric fields via magneto-ionic control of ferrimagnets.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreScientists obtain new polymer composite for electromagnetic shielding applications
The new radar absorbing polymer composite has excellent magnetic and microwave properties. It can absorb 99.9% of the incoming electromagnetic radiation, which makes it a promising absorption block in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreAn effective strategy for protecting next-generation information carriers
Magnetic skyrmions are potential information carriers in future spintronic devices, and an effective method to confine and protect them in magnetic materials has been realized by scientists.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreEngineers demonstrate low-power dynamic manipulation of single nanoscale quantum objects
Scientists introduce an approach for trapping and moving a nanomaterial known as a single colloidal nanodiamond with nitrogen-vacancy center using low power laser beam.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreEngineers bend light to enhance wavelength conversion
Electrical engineers have developed a more efficient way of converting light from one wavelength to another, opening the door for improvements in the performance of imaging, sensing and communication systems.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreUnderstanding silicon failure opens up research path for higher-capacity lithium-ion batteries
Research with nanowires reveals electrolyte's role in blocking electrical current inside silicon anodes and suggests coating might solve the problem.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreResearchers develop new nanomaterial to derive clean fuel from the sea
The material offers the high performance and stability needed for industrial-scale electrolysis, which could produce a clean energy fuel from seawater.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreResearchers film human viruses in liquid droplets at near-atomic detail (w/video)
The novel visualization of viruses has implications for developing better treatments and vaccines.
Jul 30th, 2021
Read moreDesigning new ways to understand material
Two new techniques for understanding the behavior of materials: A new way to measure mass and thickness of a material during electrochemical operation. And a technique to measure the atomic structure of disordered materials using microscopic equipment accessible to most researchers.
Jul 29th, 2021
Read moreResearchers create UV-enabled flexible wearable technology
To enable the development of wearable devices that possess advanced ultraviolet (UV) detection functions, researchers have created a new type of light sensor that is both flexible and highly sensitive.
Jul 29th, 2021
Read moreSingle-phase covalent organic frameworks membranes make CO2-selective separation possible
Scientists have developed a novel strategy to fabricate single-phase CO2-selective covalent organic frameworks (COFs) nanosheet membranes featured with both high CO2/H2 separation factors and high CO2 permeance.
Jul 29th, 2021
Read moreAlternating magnetic field-responsive nano-platform developed for controlled pesticide release
The work provides a simple and potential way to achieve the controlled release of imidacloprid, improve utilization efficiency, and decline pollution to environment.
Jul 29th, 2021
Read moreDancing with the light: A new way to make crystals bend by shining light
Scientists propose a novel mechanism for inducing high-speed bending in thick crystals by heating them up with light.
Jul 29th, 2021
Read moreMetallic water prepared for the first time under terrestrial conditions
Is it possible to produce water that is as conductive as, say, copper wire?
Jul 28th, 2021
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