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Looking inside a solar cell

Researchers unveil critical insights into the optimisation of thin-film solar cells, shedding light on methods to enhance their efficiency and pave the way for more cost-effective electricity generation.

January 17, 2024 Read more

Graphene at sub-nanometer scale unlocks intense quantum light interactions

Fracturing graphene sheets smaller than 1 nanometer via mechanical ball milling generates exotic transient energy states that greatly intensify light absorption and emission.

January 17, 2024 Read more

Researchers observe what ubiquitination hinges on

The flexibility of a protein hinge plays a crucial role in the transfer of proteins in key cell processes.

January 17, 2024 Read more

Researchers optimize 3D printing of optically active nanostructures

The shape, size and optical properties of 3-dimensional nanostructures can now be simulated in advance before they are produced directly with high precision on a wide variety of surfaces. Nanoprobes or optical tweezers with sizes in the nanometre range are now within reach.

January 17, 2024 Read more

Mass-producible miniature quantum memory

Researchers have built a quantum memory element based on atoms in a tiny glass cell. In the future, such quantum memories could be mass-produced on a wafer.

January 17, 2024 Read more

Study reveals a reaction at the heart of many renewable energy technologies

New insights into how proton-coupled electron transfers occur at an electrode could help researchers design more efficient fuel cells and electrolyzers.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Chemists find new way to rid boron nitride nanotubes of impurities

Researchers figured out how to get rid of hard-to-remove impurities in boron nitride nanotubes using phosphoric acid and fine-tuning the reaction.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Modified soft material promises better bioelectronics

Scientists modified an existing biocompatible material so that it conducts electricity efficiently in wet environments and can send and receive ionic signals from biological media.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma

The new contact lenses contain micro-sensors which monitor changes in intra-ocular pressure over a period of several hours, sending the data collected wirelessly so it can be analysed by an ophthalmologist and a diagnosis given.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Light-driven molecular jackhammers destroy cancer cells

Scientists have developed methods to enhance near-infrared light-powered molecular machines called 'molecular jackhammers' that can perforate cell membranes on command.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Advancement in thermoelectricity could light up the Internet of Things

Researchers have improved the efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion in gallium arsenide semiconductor microstructures.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Plasmonic metasurface anti-icing film only requires sunlight

Researchers developed an anti-icing and de-icing film coating technology that can apply the photothermal effect of gold nanoparticles to industrial sites without the need for heating wires, periodic spray or oil coating of anti-freeze substances, and substrate design alterations.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Soldering wounds with light and nano thermometers

Researchers developed a soldering process with nanoparticles that gently fuses tissue. The soldering technique is expected to prevent wound healing disorders and life-threatening complications from leaking sutures.

January 16, 2024 Read more

Physicists identify overlooked uncertainty in real-world experiments like optical tweezers

Physicists argue that uncertainty in the thermodynamic parameters themselves - built into equations that govern the energetic behavior of the system - may also influence the outcome of an experiment.

January 15, 2024 Read more

'Optical fingerprints' on an electron beam

Scientists show for the first time how electrons can distinguish complex light states in a microscopic light storage in a TEM.

January 15, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough method enables scalable hexagonal boron nitride synthesis for superior corrosion protection

Researchers demonstrate an easily scalable approach for depositing protective hexagonal boron nitride films on diverse iron and nickel alloys using only dinitrogen and boron sources. The method promises to revolutionize corrosion and wear prevention across critical industries like infrastructure, marine systems and transportation.

January 15, 2024 Read more