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Nanoscale trilayer exhibits ultrafast charge transfer in semiconductor materials
Inspired by photosynthesis, researchers developed a mixed-dimensionality trilayer of semiconductors for exciton dissociation, crucial for photovoltaic system performance.
July 18, 2024 Read more
AI method radically speeds predictions of materials' thermal properties
The approach could help engineers design more efficient energy-conversion systems and faster microelectronic devices, reducing waste heat.
July 18, 2024 Read more
Defect-engineered nanoparticles enable precise tracking and delivery of drugs in cells
Researchers develop trackable nanoparticles for drug delivery, using defect engineering and advanced imaging to observe their behavior in living cells, advancing nanomedicine.
July 18, 2024 Read more
Soft, stretchy 'jelly batteries' inspired by electric eels
Researchers have developed soft, stretchable 'jelly batteries' that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as epilepsy.
July 18, 2024 Read more
Quantum light unlocks nature's tiny secrets
Researchers have found a way to examine tiny structures, such as bacteria and genes, with reduced damage compared to traditional light sources.
July 17, 2024 Read more
A new approach to accelerate the discovery of quantum materials
Researchers have developed a rapid computing method to predict properties of hundreds of materials for quantum applications, followed by precise fabrication and evaluation of top candidates.
July 17, 2024 Read more
A new material for small electronics that gives batteries longer life
Scientists have achieved a series of milestones in growing a high-quality thin film conductor, suggesting in a new study that the material is a promising candidate platform for future wearable electronics and other miniature applications.
July 17, 2024 Read more
New flexible X-ray detectors promise safer wearable radiation monitors
Scientists develop flexible, lead-free perovskite membranes for X-ray detection, achieving high sensitivity and stability. This advance could enable wearable radiation dosimeters.
July 17, 2024 Read more
Small steps for electrons - big step for the solar cells of the future
Physicists are using an ultrafast microscope to reveal how electrons move in a new type of solar cell material. The results provide insights into how the material can be used even more efficiently for photovoltaics.
July 17, 2024 Read more
Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds
Researchers have advanced medical nanotechnology by creating neutrophil-engineered nanovesicles rich in bactericidal proteins, enhancing the immune response for treating infectious wounds.
July 17, 2024 Read more
Revolutionary microfluidic sensors enable real-time detection of multiple heavy metals in water
Researchers developed advanced microfluidic sensor arrays that use fluorescent probes to simultaneously visualize and quantitatively detect multiple heavy metal ions in environmental water in real-time.
July 17, 2024 Read more
New study shows how organic molecules impact gold nanoparticles
Organic molecules influence gold nanoparticle redox potential by up to 71 mV. The study, using experiments and simulations, reveals capping agents' role and kinetic effects, aiding in nanoparticle customization for catalysis, electronics, and drug delivery.
July 17, 2024 Read more
Scientists develop new artificial intelligence method to create material 'fingerprints'
Scientists looking to measure the dynamics of how materials change have developed a new technique that leverages X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS), artificial intelligence and machine learning.
July 17, 2024 Read more
Capturing carbon with energy-efficient sodium carbonate-nanocarbon hybrid material
Scientists have developed a nanocomposite material with sodium carbonate and nanocarbon to capture carbon dioxide from industrial emissions.
July 16, 2024 Read more
Researchers achieve unprecedented nanostructuring inside silicon
A new study unveils a groundbreaking method for laser nanofabrication directly within silicon, potentially transforming the fields of nanophotonics, silicon photonics, and 3D electronic-photonic integrated systems.
July 16, 2024 Read more
A new metamaterial concept offering the potential for more efficient data storage
Researchers demonstrate that not just individual bits, but entire bit sequences can be stored in cylindrical domains: tiny, cylindrical areas measuring just around 100 nanometers.
July 16, 2024 Read more
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