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More power from waste heat

An addition of titanium makes a thermoelectric material more efficient.

April 29, 2023 Read more

Spiraling beams differentiate antiferromagnetic states

Using spiraling x-ray beams, researchers differentiated between energetically equivalent ('degenerate') states in an antiferromagnetic lattice.

April 29, 2023 Read more

Dynamic 3D structure extraction from HS-AFM images

Allowing the direct observation of biomolecules in dynamic action, high-speed AFM has opened a new avenue to dynamic structural biology. An enormous amount of successful applications within the last 15 years provide unique insights into essential biological processes at the nanoscale - visualizing, for example, how molecular motors execute their specific functions.

April 28, 2023 Read more

Perovskite solar cells' instability must be addressed for global adoption

Mass adoption of perovskite solar cells will never be commercially viable unless the technology overcomes several key challenges, according to researchers.

April 28, 2023 Read more

New germanium-tin transistor as alternative to silicon

Scientists have fabricated a new type of transistor from a germanium-tin alloy that has several advantages over conventional switching elements. Charge carriers can move faster in the material than in silicon or germanium, which enables lower voltages in operation.

April 28, 2023 Read more

Research on light emission from black phosphorus hints at new applications

A material known for its electronic properties could find a use in night vision, gas sensing, and spectroscopy technologies.

April 27, 2023 Read more

Physicists' 2D crystals show promise for advanced electronics

Researchers developed a new technique to grow exceptionally large, high-quality crystals that could help make advanced electronics, such as spintronic and magnetic optoelectronic devices, a reality.

April 27, 2023 Read more

Newly developed hydrogel nanocomposite for the mass production of hydrogen

A new type of floatable photocatalytic platform composed of hydrogel nanocomposites efficiently proceeds hydrogen evolution reaction, even by using plastic wastes.

April 27, 2023 Read more

Engineers 'grow' atomically thin transistors on top of computer chips

A new low-temperature growth and fabrication technology allows the integration of 2D materials directly onto a silicon circuit, which could lead to denser and more powerful chips.

April 27, 2023 Read more

Molecular teamwork is key to efficient organic semiconductors

Researchers have triggered a transition in a non living system that replicates cooperative behaviors often found in viruses.

April 27, 2023 Read more

Better cryoprotection for red blood cells

Small amounts of nanometer-thin metal-organic layers efficiently protect red blood cells during freezing and thawing.

April 27, 2023 Read more

The world's first wood transistor

This research paves the way for further development of wood-based electronics and control of electronic plants.

April 27, 2023 Read more

Versatile, high-speed, and efficient crystal actuation with photothermally resonated natural vibrations

Researchers utilize resonated natural vibrations in photothermal crystals to achieve high-speed, versatile actuation, opening new possibilities for soft robotics and human-robot coexistence.

April 27, 2023 Read more

How to improve iron oxide nanoparticles for medical applications

Using analytical high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, scientists investigated how the magnetic properties of the nanoparticles can further be improved via microstructure design.

April 27, 2023 Read more

Nanotechnology design opens door to new cancer treatments

Researchers have developed a drug delivery system that targets tumors with remarkable precision, while reducing the potential for debilitating side effects.

April 26, 2023 Read more

Nifty nanoparticles help 'peel back the curtain' into the world of super small things

Physicists are using nanoparticles to develop new sources of light that will allow us to 'peel back the curtain' into the world of nanoscale objects with major gains for medical and other technologies.

April 26, 2023 Read more