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Metal-organic framework nanoparticles make vaccines more powerful

Study shows metal-organic particles can both deliver vaccines and act as an adjuvant to generate a strong immune response at a lower dose.

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'Ruler for light' could enable detailed measurement in personal devices

Frequency combs have revolutionized precision measurement, but the bulky, power-hungry devices are limited to lab settings. A new efficient laser microcomb could bring that revolution to the handheld electronics realm.

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New Nano-microscope enables simultaneous measurement of nanocomposite material properties

New hybrid nano-microscope allows simultaneous measurement of optical and electrical properties. Expected to accelerate nanoscale research on advanced equipment and materials such as bilayer graphene.

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Nanodevices can produce energy from evaporating tap or seawater

Researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified water, revealing a vast untapped energy potential.

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Charge fractionalisation observed spectroscopically

Scientists spectroscopically observed fractionalisation of electronic charge in an iron-based metallic ferromagnet. This holds potential for future exploitation in electronic devices.

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Making quantum bits fly

Physicists are developing a method that could enable the stable exchange of information in quantum computers. In the leading role: photons that make quantum bits 'fly'.

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A breakthrough for neuromorphic devices with high-performance spin-wave reservoir computing

Researchers has developed a theoretical model for a high-performance spin wave reservoir computing (RC) that utilizes spintronics technology. The breakthrough moves scientists closer to realizing energy-efficient, nanoscale computing with unparalleled computational power.

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Enhancing covalent organic framework diversity through isomerism

Discovering selective generation of isomers in 3D-COFs opens new avenues for structural control and application potential in nanoporous solids.

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A new triple-junction tandem solar cells with world-record efficiency

Researchers have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1 per cent across a solar energy absorption area of 1 sq cm, representing the best-performing triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell thus far.

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Laser-made nanoparticles remove harmful forever chemicals from water

A novel approach using laser-made nanomaterials created from nonprecious metals could lay the foundation for globally scalable remediation techniques.

March 5, 2024 Read more

Aluminum nanoparticles make tunable green catalysts

Scientists uncovered a transformative approach to harnessing the catalytic power of aluminum nanoparticles by annealing them in various gas atmospheres at high temperatures.

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New method measures the 3D position of individual atoms

The new method can determine all three spatial coordinates of an atom with one single image.

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Simple electric fields unleash autonomous liquid droplet propulsion

Researchers unveiled a technique using electric fields to induce "explosive emulsification" propelling liquid droplets via nanoparticle interface effects, enabling programmable soft microactuators.

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Changes in nanostructure enable the real-time display of colors and shapes

This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize various fields, such as smart polymer particles.

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Team successfully synthesizes atomically precise metal nanoclusters

A research team has successfully synthesized a metal nanocluster and determined its crystal structure. Their study provides experimental evidence for understanding and designing nanoclusters with specific properties at the atomic level.

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Ballistic transport in long molecular wires: porphyrin nanoribbons

Researchers measure ballistic conductance for long molecular nanoribbons in air and at room temperature. This work lays the foundation for long, perfectly-transmissive molecular wires with technological potential.

March 5, 2024 Read more