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Carbon nanotube membrane unleashes the power of permanganate for superior micropollutant removal

Researchers have developed a flow-through system using carbon nanotubes to enhance the effectiveness of permanganate in water decontamination.

October 25, 2023 Read more

Deep learning solves long-standing challenges in identification of nanoparticle shape

By analyzing the trajectory of Brownian motion of nanoparticles in liquid using deep learning, researchers were able to identify spherical and rod-shaped gold nanoparticles, which cannot be distinguished using conventional nanoparticle tracking methods, with approximately 80% accuracy for the first time.

October 25, 2023 Read more

3D-printed aluminium alloy with unprecedented fatigue resistance

The new fatigue-resistance strategy can be applied in other 3D-printed alloys to help develop lightweight components with increased load efficiency for various industries.

October 24, 2023 Read more

Silk nanointerfaces merge biology and electronics

Researchers have created flexible transistors that leverage silk's nanoscale interactions with moisture to toggle between different modes of operation. The biohybrid devices act as highly sensitive breath sensors able to monitor respiratory dynamics in real time.

October 24, 2023 Read more

Delivering advanced cleanroom-compliant, automated AFM solutions for the semiconductor industry

Nanosurf, a leading provider of cutting-edge atomic force microscope (AFM) measurement equipment, offers fully automated, clean-room compliant AFM measurement solutions for the semiconductor industry.

October 24, 2023 Read more

A step on the way to solid-state batteries

No sintering required: low-temperature synthesis of lithium ceramic for batteries.

October 24, 2023 Read more

Researchers create the most water-repellent surface ever

Revised method to create hydrophobic surfaces has implications for any technology where water meets a solid surface, from optics and microfluidics to cooking.

October 23, 2023 Read more

3D-printed hairs detect flow and environmental changes

3D-printed cilia sensors, inspired by nature's own designs, could revolutionize our ability to detect external stimuli, from medicine to robotics and beyond.

October 23, 2023 Read more

New device rapidly decodes RNA for faster cancer diagnosis

Researchers have developed an innovative device that separates extracellular RNA carriers using pH levels. This allows for faster and cheaper diagnosis of diseases like cancer.

October 23, 2023 Read more

Crafting adjustable arrays of microscopic lenses with hydrogel microfabrication techniques

Researchers created minuscule lenses that it can expand or contract in mere seconds - modifying their magnification, focal length and other optical properties in the process. That on-the-fly adaptability bodes well for the design's use in micro-projection systems and even the culturing of cells.

October 23, 2023 Read more

Adaptive optical neural network connects thousands of artificial neurons

Using a network consisting of almost 8,400 optical neurons made of waveguide-coupled phase-change material, researchers showed that the connection between two each of these neurons can indeed become stronger or weaker, and that new connections can be formed, or existing ones eliminated.

October 23, 2023 Read more

Plant-based isn't just about burgers anymore

Plant-based materials give life to tiny soft robots that can potentially conduct medical procedures.

October 23, 2023 Read more

From pixel to voxel: New technique creates vivid 3D color patterns inside clear glass

Researchers develop micro-amorphization technique that allows imprinting dynamic, full-color 3D voxel arrays throughout bulk transparent solids, enabling new horizons in data storage, quantum optics, and multidimensional information optics.

October 22, 2023 Read more

A bioinspired vision sensor based on InP quantum dots/oxide thin-film phototransistors

The excellent optoelectronic response capability of InP QDs and the superior electrical transport property of oxide semiconductors are perfectly combined in a single device.

October 21, 2023 Read more

Exploring potential and applications of superhydrophobic surfaces

Researchers discuss the challenges and strategies for commercialization and widespread practical applications of superhydrophobic surfaces.

October 21, 2023 Read more

Scientists amplify superconducting sensor arrays signals near the quantum limit

Researchers are employing nearly noiseless superconducting amplifiers to dramatically improve the sensitivity and speed of sensors used in studying energy movement in materials. These breakthroughs offer new possibilities in quantum research and other scientific applications.

October 21, 2023 Read more