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Toward a quantum electron microscope

Researchers are working on a new quantum electron microscope to eliminate interaction between the electron beam and sample.

August 5, 2024 Read more

Synergistic aerogel materials with high temperature resistance, mechanical strength and thermal insulation performance

This research not only overcomes the challenges of balancing high temperature resistance and strength in aerogels but also provides new materials for efficient heat insulation, fire prevention, and mechanical stability under extreme conditions.

August 2, 2024 Read more

Electrically powered artificial muscle fibers: The new power for soft actuation

Electrically powered artificial muscle fibers, with excellent mechanical performance, flexibility, and scalability, are becoming a new power system for intelligent devices.

August 2, 2024 Read more

Synthesis of ceramic nanospheres with tunable electromagnetic wave absorption performance

This work explains the relationship between atmosphere, phase composition, microstructure, and absorption performance, and also obtains ceramic nanospheres with the minimum reflection loss value of -67.03 dB.

August 2, 2024 Read more

Solving the doping problem: Enhancing performance in organic semiconductors

Physicists found two ways to enhance organic semiconductors: removing more electrons than before and leveraging non-equilibrium states for better performance.

August 2, 2024 Read more

Concept for efficiency-enhanced noble-metal nanocatalysts

Researchers have developed a concept that increases the stability of noble-metal catalysts and requires less noble metal for their production.

August 2, 2024 Read more

Sizing up microplastics: nanofiltration uncovers environmental bioactivity

Researchers used silicon nitride nanomembranes to isolate 8-20 micron microplastics from water samples, studying their impact on cell viability, AhR activity, and IL-6 levels to assess health risks.

August 2, 2024 Read more

Two-atom-thick boron sheets rival silicon in race for smaller electronics

Bilayer borophene, with a silicon-like bandgap and superior electron mobility and light absorption, offers promising advancements for future nanoelectronics and optoelectronics.

August 2, 2024 Read more

Lunar probe discovers natural graphene flakes in lunar soil sample

Scientists have discovered the presence of graphene in lunar soil retrieved by China's Chang'e 5 probe, offering new evidence about the geological evolution of the moon and providing clues for the future utilization of the substance.

August 1, 2024 Read more

New method enables mass production of complex 3D stretchable circuits

Innovative technique for fabricating large-scale, multilayer stretchable circuits overcomes key manufacturing challenges, advancing wearable tech and conformal electronics.

August 1, 2024 Read more

Novel nanosensing technique for quality control of viral vectors in gene therapy

Viral vectors hold potential for gene therapy and researchers developed a nanosensing method to ensure quality control and reduce side effects.

August 1, 2024 Read more

The regime between the nano- and microscale could pave the way for a host of nanoscale technologies

Scientists discovered a material that changes shape with voltage in thin-film form, bridging nanoscale and microscale, enabling new technological advancements.

August 1, 2024 Read more

Sustainable catalysts: crystal phase-controlled cobalt nanoparticles for hydrogenation

Researchers develop an energy efficient, reusable, and versatile catalytic system using abundant cobalt.

August 1, 2024 Read more

How a material distinguishes between polarized light that rotates in different directions

Why a material shows very different responses to left and right circularly polarized light has been revealed.

August 1, 2024 Read more

Scientists identify new class of semiconductor nanocrystals

Scientists confirm the identification of a new class of semiconductor nanocrystals with bright ground-state excitons, a significant advancement in the field of optoelectronics.

August 1, 2024 Read more

Automated DNA nanotube synthesis method advances molecular engineering capabilities

A new automated system for DNA nanotube synthesis combines microfluidics and single-molecule imaging, enabling rapid production and characterization of complex nanostructures.

July 31, 2024 Read more