A new spin on atoms gives scientists a closer look at quantum weirdness
A team of researchers has developed a new way to control and measure atoms that are so close together no optical lens can distinguish them.
Oct 30th, 2020
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A world record in detecting extremely low levels of gas impurities
Scientists used photoacoustic spectroscopy applied to background-free analyses to measure unprecedentedly small trace gas concentrations.
Oct 30th, 2020
Read morePlastic waste comes back in black as pristine graphene
In a process they call ACDC, researchers expose plastic waste to around eight seconds of high-intensity alternating current, followed by the DC jolt. The products are high-quality turbostratic graphene, a valuable and soluble substance that can be used to enhance electronics, composites, concrete and other materials, and carbon oligomers, molecules that can be vented away from the graphene for use in other applications.
Oct 30th, 2020
Read moreOrder in the disorder: density fluctuations in amorphous silicon discovered
For the first time, scientists have identified the atomic substructure of amorphous silicon with a resolution of 0.8 nanometres. The results show that three different phases form within the amorphous matrix, which dramatically influences the quality and lifetime of the semiconductor layer.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreScientists launch quest to develop quantum sensors for probing quantum materials
The newly created Center for Quantum Sensing and Quantum Materials aims to unravel mysteries associated with exotic superconductors, topological insulators and strange metals.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreResearchers find path to nanodiamond from graphene
A spot of pressure enables chemical conversion to hardened 2D material.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read morePredictive model reveals function of promising energy harvester device
A small energy harvesting device that can transform subtle mechanical vibrations into electrical energy could be used to power wireless sensors and actuators for use in anything from temperature and occupancy monitoring in smart environments, to biosensing within the human body.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreBreakthrough quantum-dot transistors create a flexible alternative to conventional electronics
Quantum dot logic circuits provide the long-sought building blocks for innovative devices, including printable electronics, flexible displays, and medical diagnostics.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreScientists discover new structures in the smallest ice cube
Scientists have revealed the coexistence of five cubic isomers in the smallest ice cube, including two with chirality.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreChemical scissors snip 2D transition metal dichalcogenides into nanoribbon
Researchers have identified a potential catalyst alternative - and an innovative way to produce them using chemical 'scissors' - that could make hydrogen production more economical.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreGraphene-based memory resistors show promise for brain-based computing
Engineers are attempting to pioneer a type of computing that mimics the efficiency of the brain's neural networks while exploiting the brain's analog nature.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreSmart fluorescent molecular switches based on boron-based compounds
Scientists have developed extremely stable molecular switches of high luminosity that self-assemble into 1D nanostructures and form gel-like materials. These molecular switches can be used in biomedicine as fluorescent probes for imaging or sensing, in fluorescent displays, or in memories and information processing devices.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreA new method to measure optical absorption in semiconductor crystals
Scientists reveal more details about omnidirectional photoluminescence (ODPL) spectroscopy - a method for probing semiconducting crystals with light to detect defects and impurities.
Oct 29th, 2020
Read moreReliable quality-control of graphene and other 2D materials is routinely possible
Researchers have discovered and confirmed a method which could serve as an easy but reliable way to test the quality of graphene and other 2D materials. It takes advantage of the very broad background in surface electron diffraction, named the Bell-Shaped-Component, which strongly correlates to uniformly patterned, or 'perfect' graphene.
Oct 28th, 2020
Read moreLiquid nanofoam could be a game changer for future football helmets
A liquid nanofoam liner undergoing testing could prolong the safe use of football helmets.
Oct 28th, 2020
Read moreTurning a coronavirus protein into a nanoparticle could be key for COVID-19 vaccine
Changing makeup of a specific protein has the potential to neutralize the virus.
Oct 28th, 2020
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