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Probing the intricate structures of 2D materials at the nanoscale

Researchers developed a new interferometric 4D-STEM modality that can provide information about local structural deformations within layers, twist direction and magnitude between layers, and interlayer distances for few-layered 2D materials.

November 10, 2023 Read more

Biomimetic nanoparticles offer promise for enhanced detection of circulating tumor cells

Researchers develop cell membrane-coated magnetic nanoparticles that leverage abilities to both target circulating tumor cells and evade white blood cells, enabling isolation of scarce circulating tumor cells from blood with 10x higher purity.

November 10, 2023 Read more

Ultrafast lasers on ultra-tiny chips

Reserchers have developed a method for building lasers on nanophotonic chips that produce pulses a few trillionths of a second long.

November 10, 2023 Read more

Dynamics of skyrmion spin states confirmed in neutron-scattering experiments

Neutron-scattering experiments confirm the dynamics of magnetic whirlpools, which could prove useful in future super-efficient devices.

November 10, 2023 Read more

Liquid metals shake up century-old chemical engineering processes

Liquid metals could be the long-awaited solution to 'greening' the chemical industry, according to researchers who tested a new technique they hope can replace energy-intensive chemical engineering processes harking back to the early 20th century.

November 9, 2023 Read more

The Synthescope vision for future nanomaterial synthesis

The Synthescope concept represents a visionary fusion of synthesis with atomic-scale fabrication in the field of materials science.

November 9, 2023 Read more

Researchers push the limits of gas sensing technology

Researchers developed an organic-inorganic hybrid semiconductor gas sensor, which demonstrated remarkable performance and durability. This relatively low-cost technology could pave the way to convenient gas sensing devices for applications such as industrial monitoring, air quality analysis, food safety, and even medical diagnosis.

November 9, 2023 Read more

Researchers use chicken eggwhite to revolutionize 2D optoelectronic devices

Researchers have successfully shown that chicken eggwhite (albumen) can be a very effective gate dielectric for two-dimensional materials. This innovation brings to light new possibilities for sustainable and biodegradable technology in the world of optoelectronic devices.

November 9, 2023 Read more

Physicists trap electrons in a 3D crystal for the first time

The results open the door to exploring superconductivity and other exotic electronic states in three-dimensional materials.

November 9, 2023 Read more

Researchers invent first-of-its kind solid-state thermal transistor

Researchers have unveiled a first-of-its-kind stable and fully solid-state thermal transistor that uses an electric field to dynamically control heat dissipation, to revolutionize future semiconductor electronics, 3D IC packaging, and chiplet design.

November 8, 2023 Read more

Accurate verification of genetic content in gene therapy viruses

A new four-year grant to develop a simpler, more effective way to accurately determine whether viruses intended for gene therapy contain their full genetic cargo.

November 8, 2023 Read more

Scaling up nano for sustainable manufacturing

Scientists have developed multipurpose, recyclable nanosheets for electronics, energy storage, and health and safety applications.

November 8, 2023 Read more

Extracellular vesicles captured using sustainable wood celluose-based nanofiber sheets

Extracting and analyzing extracellular vesicles using this new technology has the potential to revolutionize early cancer diagnosis and open the door to personalized medicine.

November 8, 2023 Read more

'Hot' new form of microscopy examines materials using evanescent waves

Microscopes usually use backscattered radiation to create images, but a research group is developing an all-new method to study materials using the faint light they emit, generated by heat.

November 7, 2023 Read more

Neuromorphic computing will be great... if hardware can handle the workload

Neuromorphic architectures hold promise for lower energy consumption processors, enhanced computation, fundamentally different computational modes, native learning and enhanced pattern recognition.

November 7, 2023 Read more

What is the battery of the future made of?

Scientists are researching innovative materials for the batteries of tomorrow. Whether it's fast-charging electric cars or low-cost stationary storage, there's a promising material or a novel manufacturing process for every application.

November 7, 2023 Read more