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Orbitronics: New material property advances energy-efficient tech

Discovery of orbital angular momentum monopoles boosts the emerging field of orbitronics, an energy-efficient alternative to electronics.

September 27, 2024 Read more

Flexible electronic skin display seamlessly integrates microLED array with hydrogel battery

A fully flexible electronic skin display incorporates microLED technology and hydrogel batteries, advancing the future of wearable electronics.

September 27, 2024 Read more

Transforming CO2 into buckypaper for scalable, sustainable industrial materials

Researchers develop an eco-friendly process to convert CO2 into buckypaper, creating scalable, cost-effective materials for aerospace, energy storage, and beyond.

September 26, 2024 Read more

An edible toothpaste-based transistor

This innovative nanodevice is expected to become a key component of future smart pills, designed to monitor health conditions from within the body and then safely dissolve after completing their function.

September 26, 2024 Read more

Capturing a molecule's moment of excitement

Researchers have found a way to access excited states of single molecules and determine their energies.

September 26, 2024 Read more

Thermal effects in spintronics systematically assessed for first time

A new experimental technique directly measures heating in spintronic devices, allowing direct comparison to other effects. This technique can be used to select spintronic materials whose magnetic behavior is minimally impacted by heating, leading to faster devices.

September 26, 2024 Read more

Nanoengineered manganese cathodes could boost lithium-ion batteries

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries face limited nickel and cobalt supplies, but new research suggests manganese as a low-cost, safer alternative.

September 25, 2024 Read more

Ultra-high speed camera captures attosecond electron transfer in organic molecules

Researchers uncover the time needed for electron transfer between atoms and bonds, revealing how long it takes to initiate charge migration and structural changes in molecules.

September 25, 2024 Read more

New nanoparticle prevents scaling, stabilizes emulsions for safer oil extraction

Researchers created a nanoparticle that prevents mineral buildup in oil extraction pipes while stabilizing emulsions, improving operational safety and minimizing environmental harm.

September 25, 2024 Read more

Filtering with mussel power: Nanomembrane allows efficient sieving of ions from liquids

Researchers created a 20nm-thick filter from mussel-inspired material, capable of efficiently separating ions and molecules at the nanoscale.

September 25, 2024 Read more

Programmable Janus particles transform flexible materials into data processors and encryption systems

Janus particles offer a new way for soft materials to compute, store data, and encrypt information, paving the way for secure, flexible devices and wearable tech.

September 25, 2024 Read more

Deep-Sea discovery: Inorganic nanostructures could revolutionize blue energy harvesting

Scientists find hydrothermal vent nanostructures that mimic cellular ion channels, offering insights into life's origins and potential for improved industrial energy generation.

September 25, 2024 Read more

'Writing' with atoms could transform materials fabrication for quantum devices

A new technology to continuously place individual atoms exactly where they are needed could lead to new materials for devices that address critical needs for the field of quantum computing and communication.

September 25, 2024 Read more

Quantum sensing unlocks nanoscale insights into battery electrode behavior

Quantum sensing using diamond NV centers enables real-time, high-resolution monitoring of nanoscale battery electrode particles, revealing key insights into phase transformations and failures.

September 24, 2024 Read more

Spinning artificial spider silk into next-generation medical materials

Scientists are creating artificial spider silk by drawing strands from an array of tiny hollow needles, similar to how arachnids do it.

September 24, 2024 Read more

Liquid metal nanoparticles enable shape-shifting robots through 4D printing

4D printing with liquid metal nanoparticles creates flexible robots that seamlessly shift between soft and rigid states for precision tasks.

September 24, 2024 Read more