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Novel gold nanocatalyst with high activity and excellent stability

Researchers prepared a SiO2 modified gold nanocatalyst through co-deposition of gold and silica precursors on the TiO2 support and subsequent high temperature calcination.

Feb 24th, 2020

DNA nanostructures suit up for future missions

A broadly applicable and simple chemical protection strategy removes a major roadblock in the development of therapeutic and diagnostic DNA nanostructures.

Feb 24th, 2020

When plasmons reach atomic flatland

Researchers have discovered a significant new fundamental kind of quantum electronic oscillations, or plasmons, in atomically thin materials. Their work has potential implications for novel imaging techniques and photochemical reactions at the nanoscale.

Feb 24th, 2020

Sneaking up on nanocrystals with electron diffraction

Scientists present a method for serial electron diffraction of protein nanocrystals combining the benefits of serial X-ray crystallography and rotation electron diffraction.

Feb 24th, 2020

Cellulose nanocrystals and water form an 'eco' super-glue

Plant-based cellulose nanocrystals have remarkable inherent properties, and when combined with water, a powerful adhesive is formed that competes in strength with Superglue, without the need for toxic solvents.

Feb 24th, 2020

Printable organic photodiodes that can distinguish wavelengths

Researchers develop printable organic photodiodes that can distinguish wavelengths and, hence, enable data transmission by light.

Feb 24th, 2020

Researchers develop high-capacity EV battery materials that double driving range

Newly developed silicon anode materials can increase battery capacity four-fold in comparison to graphite anode materials and enable rapid charging to more than 80% capacity in only five minutes. When applied to batteries for electric vehicles, the new materials are expected to more than double their driving range.

Feb 21st, 2020

Black phosphorous tunnel field-effect transistor as an ultra-low power switch

Researchers have developed a thickness-controlled black phosphorous tunnel field-effect transistor (TFET) that shows 10-times lower switching power consumption as well as 10,000-times lower standby power consumption than conventional complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) transistors.

Feb 21st, 2020

Scientists develop new method to isolate atomic sheets and create new materials

New exfoliation method makes large-area atomically thin layers that can be stacked in any desired order and orientation to generate a whole new class of artificial materials; opens the door to new research and commercialization.

Feb 20th, 2020

MoS nanoparticles provide a cheaper way to obtain hydrogen

Researchers propose molybdenum sulfide as a material for the catalysts which is, firstly, more effective than molybdenum, and, secondly, much cheaper since the total amount of expensive metal in catalysts is reduced, and the sulfur is not scarce and very cheap.

Feb 20th, 2020

New graphene-based metasurface capable of independent amplitude and phase control of light

Researchers describe a new strategy of designing metamolecules that incorporates two independently controllable subwavelength meta-atoms. This two-parametric control of the metamolecule secures the complete control of both amplitude and the phase of light.