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Attosecond breakthrough transforms understanding of electron movement

Scientists succeeded in simultaneously studying the rapid motion of electrons with high spatial accuracy and a temporal resolution in the attosecond range.

January 5, 2024 Read more

Researchers develop high-performance stretchable solar cells

A newly developed conductive polymer material achieves both high electrical performance and elasticity while introducing the world's highest-performing stretchable organic solar cell.

January 4, 2024 Read more

Gently feeling the way to grasp the microcosmos with magnetic springs

Researchers demonstrate how tiny magnetic springs can significantly advance medical applications.

January 4, 2024 Read more

Zinc oxide nanopagodas with silver nanoparticles enhance hydrogen production

Hydrogen production using zinc oxide nanopagodas and silver nanoparticles offers enhanced efficiency in sunlight absorption.

January 4, 2024 Read more

Developments in dual-atom catalysts make renewable energy sources more efficient

Dual atom catalysts, bridging single atom and metal/alloy nanoparticle catalysts, offer more opportunities to improve the kinetics and multifunctional performance of oxygen reduction/evolution and hydrogen evolution reactions.

January 4, 2024 Read more

On-demand conformation of an artificial cytoskeleton

Researchers presented a novel kind of cyclic peptide that, when light-irradiated, induces the formation or dissociation of nanotubes on demand.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Better microelectronics from coal

A novel method transforms coal char into nanoscale carbon disks, or carbon dots, which are shown to form atomically thin membranes, crucial for advanced electronics in two-dimensional transistors and memristors.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Researchers create first functional semiconductor made from graphene (w/video)

Researchers have created the world's first functional semiconductor made from graphene, a single sheet of carbon atoms held together by the strongest bonds known. The breakthrough throws open the door to a new way of doing electronics.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Scientists explore corrosion process on atomic level

New research offers new a view of everyday chemical reaction.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Advancing 2D MXene engineering with precious metals atomic layer deposition

New V-MXene material, combined with ruthenium through ALD, enhances real-time temperature sensing, promising advancements in human-machine interfaces.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Continuous glucose monitoring

Tissue-integrated sensitive glucose nanosenor based on single-wall carbon nanotubes using inactive glucose oxidase enzyme.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Researchers develop nature-inspired advanced materials to achieve 99.6% solar reflectivity

The novel cooling ceramic, inspired by the Cyphochilus beetle's highly efficient light-scattering system, features a similar porous structure, leading to remarkable daytime cooling capabilities and energy savings.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Non-toxic quantum dots pave the way towards CMOS shortwave infrared image sensors for consumer electronics

Researchers report a new method for synthesizing functional high-quality non-toxic colloidal quantum dots integrable with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology.

January 3, 2024 Read more

Researchers achieve breakthrough in organic semiconductors with novel BNBN anthracene molecule

Researchers have developed BNBN anthracene, a novel molecule offering significant advancements in organic semiconductors, enhancing electronic properties.

December 30, 2023 Read more

New advance in targeted cancer therapy using innovative immune-activating nanoparticles

Newly developed immune-activating nanoparticles mark a significant step in targeted cancer treatment and personalized medicine.

December 30, 2023 Read more

Scientists discover a new method for generating metal nanoparticles for use as catalysts

This new method is based on the exsolution process activated by microwave radiation.

December 29, 2023 Read more