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Novel nanocomposite developed for magnetic resonance tumor imaging

New nanocomposites pave the way for the practical clinical applications for manganese oxide nanosturctures in magnetic resonance imaging.

Apr 1st, 2021

Why are optical refractive indices so small?

An international team of scientists reports on a new theory that can explain why the refractive index of a disordered atomic medium only reaches a maximum value of 1.7.

Apr 1st, 2021

Cohesive circuit protection for wearable electronics

Researchers developed a cellulose nanofiber coating that counters bending damage, retains electrode function underwater, and thus offers unparalled water resistance for flexible electronic devices.

Apr 1st, 2021

Century-old problem solved with first-ever 3D atomic imaging of an amorphous solid

For more than a century, an important class of matter -- the amorphous solid -- has eluded scientists' ability to depict nature at the level of atoms and molecules. Until now. A study reports the first-ever determination of an amorphous solid's three-dimensional atomic structure.

Mar 31st, 2021

Thermal power nanogenerator created without solid moving parts

Researchers propose a thermal power nanogenerator, called a thermoacoustically driven liquid-metal-based triboelectric nanogenerator, or TA-LM-TENG, which converts thermal energy into electrical energy.

Mar 31st, 2021

'Designer' pore shows selective traffic to and from the cell nucleus

Scientists have developed an artificial model of membrane pores using simple design rules, which enabled them to study how this feat is accomplished.

Mar 31st, 2021

A speed limit for spins

Scientists report that, when driven out of equilibrium by magnetic fields, a universal Doppler effect limits the maximal spin current in magnetic insulators. This finding is a surprising analogy to what happens in superconductors driven by electric fields and could provide a fundamental design principle for future nano-devices with computing science and power applications.

Mar 31st, 2021

New method helps model the behavior of 2D materials under pressure

The research will help create pressure sensors based on silicene or other 2D materials.

Mar 31st, 2021

Faster and less-invasive atomic force microscopy for visualizing biomolecular systems

Researchers demonstrate a newly developed atomic force microscopy approach for imaging biological samples and processes. The method offers higher frame rates and less disturbance of samples.

Mar 30th, 2021

Researchers first to link silicon atoms on surfaces

A team consisting of various working groups from the fields of chemistry and physics are now the first to have linked silicon atoms on surfaces. From silicon polymers, the researchers hope for innovative material properties and new, promising candidates for potential applications.