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Nanobodies prove superior to antibodies for cancer vaccine targeting

Research shows nanobodies surpass traditional antibodies in cancer vaccine delivery, offering faster production and equal targeting precision while reducing complexity and costs.

November 4, 2024 Read more

Pioneering scalable hole-spin qubits for quantum computing

Researchers reached a major milestone by demonstrating hole-spin qubits using industry standard silicon manufacturing processes.

November 2, 2024 Read more

New laser process creates multipurpose graphene material to enhance space exploration equipment

Scientists develop technique to transform Kevlar into graphene that combines health monitoring sensors and optical controls, solving multiple space equipment challenges with a single material.

November 1, 2024 Read more

MXene nanomaterials enable wireless charging in textiles

Researchers developed a wireless textile energy grid that powers wearable devices like warming elements and sensors, bringing textile-based electronics closer to daily use.

October 31, 2024 Read more

'Wearable' devices for cells

By snugly wrapping around neurons, these devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Researchers turn silicon into direct bandgap semiconductor

By creating a new way for light and matter to interact, researchers have enabled the manufacturing of ultrathin silicon solar cells that could help spread the energy-converting technology to a vast range of applications, including thermoelectric clothing and onboard vehicle and device charging.

October 31, 2024 Read more

A simple, revolutionary printing technique for periodic nano- and microstructures

Researchers developed a printing technique to create nano/microstructures on PDMS slabs and transfer them to glass, enabling water-repellent, color-generating, anti-fog materials.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Starch-MXene nanocomposite films pave the way for green electronics

Researchers have developed new nanocomposite films using starch instead of petroleum-based materials, marking a significant advancement in the field of sustainable electronics.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Nanopositioning solutions for SR-microscopy, material science, semiconductor test and metrology

Nanoscale 3D motion control solutions for high-resolution imaging, metrology, and microscopy.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Nanoscale fuller-dome aerogels enable new class of thermal insulating materials

Scientists create aerogels using nanoscale Fuller-dome architecture to achieve superior thermal insulation at one-third the cost of current materials, while maintaining full elasticity.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Advancements in molecular structures drive development of highly efficient solar cells

Using AFM-IR, researchers have created clearer images of solar cell structures, revealing how controlled morphology boosts efficiency, aiding in advanced organic solar cells.

October 31, 2024 Read more

The silk thread that can turn clothes into charging stations

Researchers demonstrate an ordinary silk thread, coated with a conductive plastic material, that shows promising properties for turning textiles into electricity generators.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Researchers observe carbon nanotube fiber breaking due to molecular slippage

Nitrogen doping and electron beam irradiation strengthen carbon nanotube fibers by reducing molecular slippage during bundling, yielding enhanced fiber durability and performance.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes

Using a kind of 'quantum Lego', researchers have been able to accurately realize a well-known theoretical quantum physics model in a synthetic material.

October 31, 2024 Read more

Linking energy loss to interfaces in organic solar cells could make them much more efficient

Researchers developed a new method which visualizes interfaces where the sunlight's energy is converted to electrical charges and used the findings to develop a set of design rules that can improve the efficiency of organic solar cells.

October 30, 2024 Read more

New method reveals how nanoplastics interact with human immune cells in blood

Scientists develop technique using palladium-tagged particles to track nanoplastic interactions with immune cells, showing size-dependent effects and specific inflammatory responses.

October 30, 2024 Read more