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Nanosheet technology developed to boost energy storage dielectric capacitors

Researchers have developed a nanosheet device with the highest energy storage performance yet seen.

October 10, 2023 Read more

Researchers reveal mechanism of efficient upconversion in two-dimensional perovskite

Scientists report the efficient phonon-assisted upconversion luminescence in a quasi-two-dimensional perovskite system.

October 9, 2023 Read more

Researchers realize orientation control of conductive MOF nanofilms

Researchers have proposed a strategy to grow 'face-on' and 'edge-on' conductive metal-organic frameworks (cMOF) nanofilms on substrates by controlling the 'stand-up' behaviors of ligands on various surfaces to overcome the difficulty in the orientation control of such film.

October 9, 2023 Read more

Vacuum cleaner-effect in fungi can hold nanoplastics at bay

Using micro-engineered soil models, researchers have investigated the effect of tiny polystyrene particles on bacteria and fungi. While these nanoplastics reduced both bacterial and fungal growth, the fungus actually managed to 'clean up' their surroundings, thereby easing the effect of the plastics.

October 9, 2023 Read more

Toward a fast-switching liquid crystal

Combining a bulky chain with a stable polymer can enhance liquid crystal performance.

October 9, 2023 Read more

Efficient perovskite cells with a structured anti-reflective layer

Perovskite-based solar cells are viewed as potential successors to the prevalent silicon cells because of their cost-effectiveness and outstanding performance. Recent research has showcased perovskite photovoltaic cells with enhanced optoelectronic properties. One of the main obstacles to their wider adoption is reducing optical losses in these next-generation cells.

October 6, 2023 Read more

Super-efficient laser light-induced detection of cancer cell-derived nanoparticles

Researchers accelerated the reaction between cancer cell-derived nanoparticles and antibody-modified microparticles using laser light. The 3D structure of the aggregates was analyzed with a confocal optical system. Results showed the capability to measure 1,000 to 10,000 nanoscale extracellular vesicles in a 500 nL sample within 5 minutes.

October 6, 2023 Read more

Unlocking nature's secrets yields powerful ionic generator

Artificial ion channels computationally designed with biological precision enable new energy harvesting concepts and other applications impossible in nature.

October 6, 2023 Read more

A quantum ruler to explore the strange properties of twisted 2D materials

Researchers explore twisted graphene's unique properties using a tool to measure electron energy levels, paving the way for electronics and new resistance standards.

October 5, 2023 Read more

A new qubit platform is created atom by atom

Researchers created a novel electron-spin qubit platform, assembled atom-by-atom on a surface.

October 5, 2023 Read more

Groundbreaking study shows defects spreading through diamond faster than the speed of sound

Defects can make a material stronger or make it fail catastrophically; Knowing how fast they travel can help researchers understand things like earthquake ruptures, structural failures and precision manufacturing.

October 5, 2023 Read more

Rapid real-time microplastic detection with nanotech

Development of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) and machine learning based methods for on-site applicable, facile, and rapid detection of microplastics.

October 5, 2023 Read more

Observation of left and right at nanoscale with optical force

Scientists successfully observed the left and right handedness of material structures at the nanoscale, by illuminating chiral gold nanostructures with circularly polarized light and detecting the optical force acting on a probe near the nanostructures. This result demonstrated that it is possible to analyze the chiral structure of matter at the nanoscale using light.

October 5, 2023 Read more

Using artificial intelligence, scientists develop self-driving microscopy technique

Researchers have developed an autonomous, or self-driving, microscopy technique. It uses AI to selectively target points of interest for scanning. Unlike the traditional point-by-point raster scan, which methodically covers every inch like the sequential reading of words on a page, this innovative approach identifies clusters of intriguing features, bypassing humdrum regions of monotonous uniformity.

October 5, 2023 Read more

New energy-storing material could also be used to build electronic gadgets (w/video)

Picture a smartphone clad in a casing that's not just for protection but also doubles as a reservoir of electricity, or an electric car where the doors and floorboard store energy to propel it forward.

October 5, 2023 Read more

Successful morphing of inorganic perovskites without damaging their functional properties

Researchers successfully morphed all-inorganic perovskites at room temperature without compromising their functional properties. Their findings demonstrate the potential of this class of semiconductors for manufacturing next-generation deformable electronics and energy systems in the future.

October 5, 2023 Read more