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Engineers unmask nanoplastics in oceans for the first time, revealing their true shapes and chemistry

These tiny plastic particles, which originated from such consumer products as water bottles, food packaging and clothing, were found to have surprising diversity in shape and chemical composition.

February 1, 2024 Read more

A positive spin-electrospinning and electrospraying synergism for the nanomaterials industry

Electrospinning and electrospraying for fabricating novel nanomaterials is an urgent area of research for materials scientists and biomedical engineers.

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Wafer-scale patterning of gold nanoparticle arrays enables enhanced biosensing

A self-confined solid-state dewetting mechanism significantly reduces the reliance on complex nanofabrication techniques, paving the way for efficient wafer-scale patterning of non-closely packed gold nanoparticle arrays.

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Aerosol jet printing revolutionizes microfluidic device fabrication

SAW technologies, crucial for microfluidics, face slow and complex manufacturing. A new method using aerosol jet printing speeds up device creation with materials like silver nanowires and graphene, reducing development time.

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Researchers develop world's most efficient quantum dot solar cell

A groundbreaking research breakthrough in solar energy has propelled the development of the world's most efficient quantum dot solar cell, marking a significant leap towards the commercialization of next-generation solar cells.

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Research unveils key dynamics of 2D nanomaterials with view to larger-scale production

Researchers mapped out how flecks of 2D materials move in liquid ⎯ knowledge that could help scientists assemble macroscopic-scale materials with the same useful properties as their 2D counterparts.

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New low-temperature plasma technique unlocks flexible mesoporous metal oxides

Researchers have developed a low-temperature plasma method to produce mesoporous metal oxides, overcoming challenges that have limited integration in flexible electronics.

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Single proton illuminates perovskite nanocrystals-based transmissive thin scintillators

Researchers have developed a transmissive thin scintillator using perovskite nanocrystals, designed for real-time tracking and counting of single protons. The exceptional sensitivity is attributed to biexcitonic radiative emission generated through proton-induced upconversion and impact ionisation.

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How will the global graphene market develop in the next years and which are possible applications?

Insights into the projected development of the emerging graphene market, specific segments and possible applications.

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Organic semiconductors with proton-hopping promise

A new method for making molecules derived from an ancient organic dye could inspire future flexible electronic devices.

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Hexagonal copper disk lattice unleashes spin wave control

The breakthrough is expected to lead to greater efficiency and miniaturization of communication devices in fields such as artificial intelligence and automation technology.

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Nanoscale imaging method reveals new cells and structures in human brain tissue

A new microscopy technique that enables high-resolution imaging could one day help doctors diagnose and treat brain tumors.

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Scientists make breakthrough in quantum materials research

The advance will allow researchers to transform everyday materials into conductors for use in quantum computers.

January 31, 2024 Read more

How to make bright quantum dots even brighter

Using chemical methods and quantum mechanical effects, researchers have significantly improved the brightness of quantum dots made of lead halide perovskites.

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Researchers discover new ways to excite spin waves with extreme infrared light

New ultrafast method for controlling magnetic materials might enable next-generation information processing technologies.

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Microfluidic vortex flows spur advances in robust cellular bioreactors

Directing microfluidic vortex flows to deposit recombinant E. coli cells as surface-adhered biofilms creates a new class of highly resilient, self-regenerative bioreactors for scalable biomaterial production.

January 31, 2024 Read more