Twenty-nine leading experts of materials science, quantum information, condensed-matter physics and related areas review the diverse materials and challenges in the field. The roadmap points out the directions in which new research is necessary, combining both fundamental and applied interests, such as quantum computing.
Sep 26th, 2020
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The long-awaited photonic technique could change the way optical technologies are developed and used over the next decade.
Sep 25th, 2020
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In a new study, researchers provide evidence for the novel future application of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles based nanoformulation for pest management.
Sep 25th, 2020
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A stable nano-carrier for medications with a special mechanism that makes sure the drugs are only released in diseased cells.
Sep 25th, 2020
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Researchers have found a drastically amplified ring-opening reaction yield in aqueous nanoparticle colloids of a photochromic diarylethene when induced by an intense nanosecond laser pulse, and clarified its amplification mechanism.
Sep 25th, 2020
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Individual platinum atoms participate in catalytic reaction to faciitate the electrode process by up to 10 times. Single-atom platinum catalysts are stable at 700 degrees Celsius and expected to stimulate the commercialization of next-gen reversible fuel cells.
Sep 25th, 2020
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Metallic carbon circuit element enables work on faster, efficient carbon-based transistors.
Sep 24th, 2020
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Scientists shed light on the relationship between the magnetic properties of topological insulators and their electronic band structure. Their experimental results shed new insights into recent debates regarding the evolution of the band structure with temperature in these materials, which exhibit unusual quantum phenomena and are envisioned to be crucial in next-generation electronics, spintronics, and quantum computers.
Sep 24th, 2020
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You can't walk into a doctor's office and get a dynamic tattoo yet, but they are on the way. Early proof-of-concept studies provide convincing evidence that tattoos can be engineered, not only to change color, but to sense and convey biomedical information, including the onset of cancer.
Sep 24th, 2020
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Researchers report the creation of a 3D active nematic. The material passes through several spatial patterns, from collapsing into a ribbon to wrinkling in 3D.
Sep 24th, 2020
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Magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) is the forerunning candidate for the next generation digital technology. However, manipulating MRAM efficiently and effectively has been challenging. A revolutionary breakthrough generates spin current to switch the pinned magnetic moments at will.
Sep 24th, 2020
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An ingenious device, only a few micrometers in size, enables to study the reaction of individual biological cells to mechanical stress.
Sep 24th, 2020
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Multiple echoes as a result of a strong link between spins and microwave photons - this effect presents exciting, new opportunities for working with quantum information.
Sep 24th, 2020
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After revealing the realistic strength and stretchability of graphene, researchers have carried forward the success by unveiling the high defect tolerance and elasticity of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), another 2D material known as 'white graphene'. This follow-up study will promote future development and applications of strain engineering, piezoelectronics and flexible electronics.
Sep 24th, 2020
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With this innovation, smartphones, smart watches or fitness wristbands can for the first time measure the quality of the ambient air in real time and sound the alarm in the event of increased fine dust values.
Sep 24th, 2020
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These systems could potentially overcome computational hurdles faced by current digital technologies.
Sep 24th, 2020
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