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New strategy could revolutionize the design and development of proton conductors

Donor doping into a mother material with disordered intrinsic oxygen vacancies, instead of the widely used strategy of acceptor doping into a material without oxygen vacancies, can greatly enhance the conductivity and stability of perovskite-type proton conductors at intermediate and low temperatures.

November 21, 2023 Read more

Mechanical metamaterials boost flexible thermoelectric generators to record 35% stretchability

Researchers have developed flexible thermoelectric generators with record 35% stretchability using mechanical metamaterials in gaskets to prevent heat loss.

November 21, 2023 Read more

Discovery of structural regularity hidden in silica glass

Scientists developed new methods to quantify and understand the disordered atomic structure in glass, revealing structural regularities and advancing the knowledge of material phase-transitions and design.

November 21, 2023 Read more

For the first time, researchers observe the operating principle of so-called promoters in a catalytic reaction in real-time

Researchers have developed sophisticated methods that allow directly observing individual nanoparticles during a chemical reaction. This enables to see how the activity changes at different locations on these nanoparticles during the course of the reaction.

November 20, 2023 Read more

Gold nanowire circuits enable smart wearables to monitor health signals and process information

Stretchable gold nanowire circuits that can sense and process data could enable smart wearables to detect health changes and autonomously intervene, advancing personalized medicine.

November 20, 2023 Read more

Boomerang-like beams of light

Researchers have superposed two light beams twisted in the clockwise direction to create anti-clockwise twists in the dark regions of the resultant superposition. This discovery has implications for the study of light-matter interactions and represents a step towards the observation of a peculiar phenomenon known as a quantum backflow.

November 20, 2023 Read more

Nano-sized probes reveal how cellular structure responds to pressure

A new technique allows researchers to map how the cellular 'skeleton' adapts to external stress.

November 20, 2023 Read more

Rare metal could offer revolutionary switch for future quantum devices

Quantum scientists have discovered a rare phenomenon that could hold the key to creating a 'perfect switch' in quantum devices which flips between being an insulator and superconductor.

November 20, 2023 Read more

State-of-the-art nanomaterial enables ecofriendly removal of fine dust precursors

Novel nanomaterial that efficiently absorbs and mineralizes harmful NOx and SOx gases at room temperature, offering an eco-friendly air purification solution.

November 20, 2023 Read more

Tiny traps can provide new knowledge about difficult-to-treat diseases

Researchers have developed a novel method for studying protein clumps associated with diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. This technique involves capturing proteins in nano-sized traps, allowing for unprecedented examination of their interactions.

November 20, 2023 Read more

Engineering multi-metal MOFs with customizable properties

Researchers develop a new technique for systematically incorporating multiple rare-earth metals into MOFs, allowing precise tuning of properties like magnetism and optics.

November 17, 2023 Read more

Breakthrough in water treatment - the polyphenylene/carbon nanotube composite membrane

The polyphenylene/carbon nanotube membrane stands out for its remarkable electrical conductivity and superior antifouling properties, effectively tackling the persistent issue of membrane fouling in water purification processes.

November 17, 2023 Read more

Synergistic multi-level graphene-MOF hybrid membrane advances water purification

Synergistic multilevel graphene-MOF membrane excels in advanced water purification, efficiently filtering a wide range of contaminants.

November 16, 2023 Read more

Researchers precisely control nanoparticle growth using ion radiation

Researchers use ion beam irradiation during exsolution to precisely engineer nanoparticle catalysts for clean energy apps. Controlling size, composition and placement, the engineered nanoparticles have superior catalytic activity.

November 15, 2023 Read more

New laser setup probes metamaterial structures with ultrafast pulses

The LIRAS technique could speed up the development of acoustic lenses, impact-resistant films, and other futuristic materials.

November 15, 2023 Read more

Stacked graphene can be tuned to exhibit three important properties

Physicists have stacked five flakes of graphene in a specific order. The resulting material can then be tuned to exhibit three important properties never before seen in natural graphite.

November 15, 2023 Read more