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Micromachine twists 2D materials at will

Device expands ways to manipulate low-dimensional quantum materials.

August 22, 2024 Read more

Floatable solar device cleans water and tackles pollutants in one smart solution

Researchers developed a monolithic evaporator by confining copper and iron-based materials in graphitic carbon nanofibers, achieving efficient solar-driven water regeneration and pollutant degradation.

August 22, 2024 Read more

Cerium oxide nanoparticles: a double-edged sword for aquatic algal life

Scientists explore the effects of repeated exposure to cerium oxide nanoparticles on the freshwater algae Chlorella vulgaris.

August 22, 2024 Read more

For first time, DNA nanotechnology offers both data storage and computing functions

Researchers have demonstrated a technology capable of a suite of data storage and computing functions - repeatedly storing, retrieving, computing, erasing or rewriting data - that uses DNA rather than conventional electronics.

August 22, 2024 Read more

Innovative new display technologies for ultrahigh-definition screens

Researchers developed a double-layer dry transfer printing technology that simultaneously transfers light-emitting and electron-transferring layers onto a substrate, enhancing AR/VR immersion.

August 22, 2024 Read more

Tumor cell-coated carbon nanohorn for efficient delivery of drugs in cancer therapy

Novel carbon nanohorn-based treatment leverages photothermal therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy offering a comprehensive cancer treatment.

August 22, 2024 Read more

New nano-device could mean your run could power your electrical wearables

Thanks to nanotechnology, your early morning run could soon help harvest enough electricity to power your wearable devices.

August 22, 2024 Read more

Unlocking the potential of MXene-based materials for multivalent-ion batteries

Multivalent-ion batteries show promise but face slow ion diffusion. A review highlights MXene-based materials as a solution, enhancing magnesium, aluminum, and zinc battery performance.

August 22, 2024 Read more

Graphene-metal metastructures offer new possibilities for efficient micropropulsion systems

The integration of graphene-metal metastructures with laser micropropulsion systems promises significant advancements in space exploration and energy systems.

August 21, 2024 Read more

Molecular wires with a twist

Researchers developed molecular wires with periodic twists. By controlling the lengths of regions between twists, the electrical conductivity of individual polymer chains can be enhanced.

August 21, 2024 Read more

Quality control: neatly arranging crystal growth to make fine thin films

Researchers developed a technique for forming thin films on substrates by having the crystals grow in an orderly manner through the use of a modulator.

August 21, 2024 Read more

Smart fabrics detect and repel pathogens to prevent hospital infections

New smart fabric technology repels, kills, and detects disease-causing microbes on hospital textiles, potentially reducing infections and improving patient safety.

August 20, 2024 Read more

New computational method simulates nanostructure formation with applications in catalysis and medicine

A new computational methodology simulates complex processes involving different chemical species and diverse conditions.

August 20, 2024 Read more

Novel ratchet with geometrically symmetric gear driven by asymmetric surface wettability

Researchers have developed a novel ratchet mechanism that utilizes asymmetry in surface wettability and resembles the biological Brownian ratchets.

August 20, 2024 Read more

Towards ultrathin sources of entangled photons

Scientists show that excitonic resonances and transitions between excitons can significantly increase the efficiency of generating entangled photon pairs. This could lead to the development of efficient ultrathin quantum light sources.

August 20, 2024 Read more

Morphable materials: Researchers coax nanoparticles to reconfigure themselves

The approach could eventually enable smart materials and coatings that can switch between different optical, mechanical and electronic properties.

August 19, 2024 Read more