New insights into how alkali-metal doped flexible solar cells work
Scientists place another piece of the puzzle on how introducing alkali metals into crystals of thin-film flexible solar cells improves their efficiency.
Oct 27th, 2020
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On-surface synthesis of graphene nanoribbons could advance quantum devices
Scientists has synthesized graphene nanoribbons on a titanium dioxide surface using an atomically precise method that removes a barrier for custom-designed carbon nanostructures required for quantum information sciences.
Oct 26th, 2020
Read moreResearchers roll out the next generation of single-molecule race cars
Nanoengineers are getting ready to rev their engines for the second international Nanocar Race.
Oct 26th, 2020
Read moreCould a nasal spray repair brain cells?
An inexpensive, accessible and non-invasive therapy for diseases and injuries of the brain may be slowly emerging: tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs). Unlike stem cell therapies for repairing brain damage, EVs may safely regenerate brain cells and reduce inflammation.
Oct 26th, 2020
Read moreA 2D derivative of perovskite shows potential for valleytronics applications
Engineers have found a 2D material that could make computers faster and more energy-efficient. Their material is a derivative of perovskite that has the surprising ability to enable the valleytronics phenomenon touted as a possible platform for information processing and storage.
Oct 26th, 2020
Read moreTiny golden bullets could help tackle asbestos-related cancers
Researchers demonstrate that gold nanotubes could be used to treat mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Oct 26th, 2020
Read moreA new graphene-based testing system for disease-related antibodies
The new instrument, based on the principle of a quartz-crystal microbalance combined with a graphene-based bio-interface, offers a cheap, fast, simple and sensitive alternative to currently available antibody tests.
Oct 26th, 2020
Read moreNew imaging technology captures individual molecule's 'wobble'
Microscopy breakthrough reveals how proteins behave in 3D, enabling new insights into cell behavior and disease progression.
Oct 24th, 2020
Read moreBuilding materials from spinning particles
Active particle suspensions are a class of materials with tunable properties. This new research provides insight into fundamental aspects of the dynamics of such systems that act collectively.
Oct 24th, 2020
Read moreTopological states caught in the act
Scientists have shown that short-lived topological states can be tracked with equally short light flashes spiraling like a corkscrew.
Oct 23rd, 2020
Read moreFuture VR could employ new ultrahigh-res nanophotonic display
By expanding on existing designs for electrodes of ultra-thin solar panels, researchers have developed a new architecture for OLED - organic light-emitting diode - displays that could enable televisions, smartphones and virtual or augmented reality devices with resolutions of up to 10,000 pixels per inch (PPI).
Oct 22nd, 2020
Read moreDo the twist: Making two-dimensional quantum materials using curved surfaces
Scientists have discovered a way to control the growth of twisting, microscopic spirals of materials just one atom thick.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Read moreA first-of-its-kind nanoparticle catalyst mimics natural processes to break down plastic and produce valuable new products
Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind catalyst that is able to process polyolefin plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene, types of polymers widely used in things like plastic grocery bags, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, toys, and food containers.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Read moreScientists create three-dimensional nanostructures using ion beams
Effects at the interface between magnetic and non-magnetic layers have been exploited for data storage for three decades. This has led to a steady increase in hard drive storage capacity and is one reason why researchers see potential for ushering data processing into a new era.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Read moreScientists are working on cicada-inspired waterproof surfaces
A multidisciplinary group that studies the physical and chemical properties of insect wings has demonstrated the ability to reproduce the nanostructures that help cicada wings repel water and prevent bacteria from establishing on the surface.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Read moreReviewing multiferroics for future, low-energy data storage
A new study comprehensively reviews the magnetic structure of the multiferroic material bismuth ferrite.
Oct 22nd, 2020
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