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Microbeads boost nanogenerator performance as efficient energy harvester

Researchers show that friction between microbead-covered surfaces significantly increases electric charge transfer, enhancing electricity generation.

March 11, 2025 Read more

A pioneering project reveals the risks of nanoplastics to human health

A four-year study reveals how micro- and nanoplastics interact with human cells, animals, and exposed individuals, uncovering risks and biological impacts.

March 11, 2025 Read more

Microwave synthesis makes MXene 25x faster, cutting energy use by 75%

Introducing a rapid single-step microwave synthesis method reduces MXene production time to ninety minutes and cut energy consumption by 75%.

March 10, 2025 Read more

First experimental proof of quantum tornadoes in momentum space

Scientists experimentally confirm electron vortices in momentum space, a quantum phenomenon that could enable efficient, low-energy quantum technologies.

March 10, 2025 Read more

Carbon nanotubes and machine learning enable early cellular disease detection

A novel nanotechnology approach identifies subtle cellular differences, enhancing early disease diagnosis and potentially improving outcomes for chronic conditions and cancer.

March 10, 2025 Read more

Nanoparticle sensor enables precision timing of light-based cancer treatment

Scientists develop nanoparticles that monitor cancer cell death by detecting potassium release, allowing doctors to optimize the timing of photodynamic therapy and improve treatment outcomes.

March 10, 2025 Read more

A high-performance sensor based on two-dimensional semiconductor

Researchers have successfully developed an innovative electrode material called Conductive-Bridge Interlayer Contact (CBIC), enabling the realization of a 2D semiconductor-based image sensor with high optical signal efficiency.

March 10, 2025 Read more

Unlocking the secrets of phase transitions in quantum hardware

Researchers have achieved a remarkable result: capturing and studying phase changes in quantum hardware, which hold hold promise for next-generation technologies like quantum computing and ultra-sensitive sensors.

March 10, 2025 Read more

Single stamp printing method creates multiple patterns using programmable surface energy

A printing method using surface energy control allows a single stamp to create multiple patterns, simplifying electronics manufacturing and flexible device production.

March 7, 2025 Read more

Nanodot control could fine-tune light for sharper displays, quantum computing

Newly achieved precise control over light emitted from nanodots embedded in two-dimensional (2D) materials could lead to remarkably high-resolution monitors and advances in ultra-fast quantum computing.

March 7, 2025 Read more

Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin

The hydrogel has a unique structure, making it the first to combine strength and flexibility with self-healing capabilities.

March 7, 2025 Read more

Metal-organic frameworks enable efficient hydrogen peroxide production

Researchers have developed metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that efficiently produce hydrogen peroxide using small temperature differences, offering a sustainable approach to chemical production.

March 7, 2025 Read more

A new way to engineer composite materials with nanoparticles

A new study outlines a way to engineer pseudo-bonds in materials. Instead of forming chemical bonds, which is what makes epoxies and other composites so tough, the chains of molecules entangle in a way that is fully reversible.

March 6, 2025 Read more

Controlling electrons in molecules at ultrafast timescales

Scientists have found a way to control electrons in molecules using tailor-made terahertz light pulses, offering new possibilities for advanced technologies.

March 6, 2025 Read more

The power of confinement: How tiny nanotubes can squeeze new materials into being

An international research project has used nanotube compression to transform the underlying chemistry and physics of a compound, creating a promising new one-dimensional material.

March 6, 2025 Read more

Quantum dot discovery for LEDs brings brighter, more eco-friendly displays

Researchers achieved a breakthrough in eco-friendly display technology, creating highly efficient and stable blue quantum dot LEDs (QLEDs) that could power the next generation of televisions, smartphones, VR headsets and energy-efficient lighting - without using toxic heavy metals.

March 6, 2025 Read more