Understanding interfaces of hybrid materials with machine learning
Pyhsicists are able to devise a design principle for the self-assembly of functionalized molecules.
Apr 19th, 2021
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Scientists now able to map defects in 2D crystals in liquid
A team of scientists has studied the behavior of defects on 2D crystals in water in order to better understand the crystals' properties and assess their quality.
Apr 19th, 2021
Read moreTracking topological conditions in graphene
International research team shows how carbon-based nanostructures can get a new functionality.
Apr 19th, 2021
Read moreGeneration of super-resolved optical needle and multifocal array using graphene oxide metalenses
Compared to conventional lenses, metalenses can improve the image quality of current cameras, by enhancing resolution and removing spherical and chromatic aberrations.
Apr 16th, 2021
Read moreResearch finds a potential new 'silver bullet' nanoparticle to treat brain cancer
The study characterised and evaluated the properties of nanoparticles made from lanthanum manganite, that were doped with silver atoms.
Apr 16th, 2021
Read moreNew nanoscale device for spin technology
Spin waves could unlock the next generation of computer technology, a new component allows physicists to control them.
Apr 16th, 2021
Read moreOxygen migration enables ferroelectricity on nanoscale
Hafnium-based thin films, with a thickness of only a few nanometres, show an unconventional form of ferroelectricity. This allows the construction of nanometre-sized memories or logic devices.
Apr 16th, 2021
Read moreDye-based device sees the invisible
Devices that can see shortwave infrared light, which is invisible to the naked eye, could soon become cheaper and more accessible to a broader consumer base.
Apr 16th, 2021
Read moreThe whitest paint is here - and it's the coolest. Literally.
In an effort to curb global warming, engineers have created the whitest paint yet. Coating buildings with this paint may one day cool them off enough to reduce the need for air conditioning, the researchers say.
Apr 16th, 2021
Read moreSelf-built protein coatings could improve biomedical devices
Engineers explore protein self-assembly as improved coating process.
Apr 15th, 2021
Read moreWater purification system engineered from wood, with help from a microwave oven
Researchers have developed a more eco-friendly way to remove heavy metals, dyes and other pollutants from water. The answer lies in filtering wastewater with a gel material taken from plant cellulose and spiked with small carbon dots produced in a microwave oven.
Apr 15th, 2021
Read moreA three-shell nanoreactor for functionalized fullerene
Researchers have used a three-shell 'Russian doll' architecture to solve a long-standing problem in chemical synthesis of fullerenes.
Apr 15th, 2021
Read moreFirst 3D-printed proton-conductive membrane paves way for tailored energy storage devices
A research team based has 3D printed the first proton exchange membrane, a critical component of batteries, electrochemical capacitors and fuel cells.
Apr 15th, 2021
Read moreDetoxifying exhaust gas from device production processes
A newly developed abatement system can be simply applied to exhaust gases containing flammable gases requiring nitrogen gas dilution other than silane gas by optimizing the processing conditions, without changing the device structure.
Apr 15th, 2021
Read moreTransforming circles into squares
Researchers reconfigure material topology on the microscale.
Apr 14th, 2021
Read more3D-printed graphene aerogels for water treatment
Engineers report a new process of 3D printing graphene aerogels that they say overcomes two key hurdles - scalability and creating a version of the material that�s stable enough for repeated use - for water treatment.
Apr 14th, 2021
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