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Transistors repurposed as microchip 'clock' address supply chain weakness

A new approach uses commercial chip fab materials and techniques to fabricate specialized transistors that serve as the building block of this timing device, addressing the weak point and enabling new functionality through enhanced integration.

January 25, 2023 Read more

The last mysteries of atomically thin mica

A well-known mineral is once again the center of attention thanks to applications in electronics: new research shows that mica still has surprises in store.

January 25, 2023 Read more

Recyclable mobile phone batteries a step closer with rust-busting invention

Mobile phone batteries with a lifetime up to three times longer than today's technology could be a reality thanks to an innovation using MXenes.

January 25, 2023 Read more

New DNA biosensor could unlock powerful, low-cost clinical diagnostics

A new biosensor could pave the way to accessible and expansive diagnostics.

January 24, 2023 Read more

Spin transport measured through molecular films now long enough to develop spintronic devices

Researchers fabricated a molecular film that has a spin diffusion length of approximately 62 nm, a length that could have practical applications in developing spintronics technology.

January 24, 2023 Read more

Researchers create a low-cost sensor that detects heavy metals in sweat

The flexible copper sensor is made from ordinary materials: conductive copper adhesive tape, sheet of transparency film, paper label, nail varnish, circuit fabrication solution, and acetone.

January 23, 2023 Read more

Nanotechnology turns to shark skin and dragonfly wings

Shark skin and dragonfly wings are two of nanotechnology researchers' favourite things in new studies looking for solutions to maritime and medical mysteries. The microscopic makeup of these natural surfaces may hold the key to better applications in human technologies.

January 23, 2023 Read more

Physical effect also valid in the quantum world

Physicists have experimentally proven that an important theorem of statistical physics applies to Bose-Einstein condensates. Their results now make it possible to measure certain properties of the quantum superparticles and deduce system characteristics that would otherwise be difficult to observe.

January 20, 2023 Read more

Incorporation of water molecules into layered materials impacts ion storage capability

Researchers have experimentally detected the structural change of hydration water confined in the tiny nano-scale pores of layered materials such as clays. Their findings potentially open the door to new options for ion separation and energy storage.

January 20, 2023 Read more

In the core of the cell: New insights into the utilization of nanotechnology-based drugs

Scientists have followed the path of a therapeutic nanoparticle into a cell using a combination of several microscopy methods. They were able to observe a cell-internal process that effectively separates blood components and nanoparticles.

January 20, 2023 Read more

Nanoscopic tool assesses alternative COVID-19 prevention

Researchers report how high-speed atomic force microscopy can be used to assess the effectivity of spike-neutralizing antibodies for preventing COVID-19. The use of such antibodies offers a promising alternative to vaccines.

January 20, 2023 Read more

Recycling COVID-19 clinical wastes towards triboelectric touch sensors for IoT applications

The extensive use of polymer-made, disposable and non-biodegradable COVID-19 pandemic health protectives like surgical face masks, hand gloves and PPE kits, combined with a lack of proper waste recycling systems, considerably increased plastic pollution around the world. Researchers are harnessing a new way to turn these COVID-19 pandemic wastes towards sensor design by fabricating a mask-glove-based contact-separation triboelectric nanogenerator (MG-CS TENG).

January 20, 2023 Read more

New nanoparticles deliver therapy brain-wide, edit Alzheimer's gene in mice

Scientists have developed a way to move therapies across the brain's protective membrane to deliver brain-wide therapy with a range of biological medications and treatments.

January 20, 2023 Read more

Improving perovskite solar cell resistance to degradation

A new technique using a radical polymer and functionalized fullerene derivative improves the stability and power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells, paving the way for larger-scale use in solar energy.

January 19, 2023 Read more

Correlated rattling atomic chains reduce thermal conductivity of materials

Scientists have unveiled a novel mechanism that leads to further suppression of thermal conductivity in thermoelectric materials, something that will help develop new guidelines for producing high-performance thermoelectric materials.

January 19, 2023 Read more

Electronic nose: Sensing odor molecules on graphene surface layered with self-assembled peptides

The findings indicated that graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs) functionalized with designable peptides can be used to develop electronic devices that mimic olfactory receptors and emulate the sense of smell by selectively detecting odor molecules.

January 19, 2023 Read more