Nanotechnology News – Latest Headlines

Scientists use machine learning to get an unprecedented view of small molecules

A new tool to identify small molecules offers benefits for diagnostics, drug discovery and fundamental research.

December 20, 2022 Read more

Infinite creaminess - the disintegration of drops has no limit

Scientists have developed a computer code that enables accurate predictions of the disintegration of droplets in turbulent flows. Surprisingly it shows that there is no point in time when a liquid drop cannot break up into even smaller drops.

December 20, 2022 Read more

Long-lasting, intense afterglow

Organic dyes with persistent delayed fluorescence and ultralong phosphorescence.

December 17, 2022 Read more

Wearable skin patch monitors hemoglobin in deep tissues

A photoacoustic sensor could help clinicians diagnose tumors, organ malfunction and more.

December 17, 2022 Read more

Charging up with carbon nanotubes

Scientists have created vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes on metal foils that could be a boon for energy storage and the electronics industry.

December 17, 2022 Read more

The discovery of interfacial ferromagnetism in 2D antiferromagnet heterostructures

An international team of researchers has studied the heterostructures of layered antiferromagnets, painting a better picture of what happens when two different magnetic orders are combined.

December 16, 2022 Read more

Success in high-speed, high-sensitivity terahertz detection using a graphene transistor

Scientists have successfully detected terahertz waves with a fast response and high sensitivity at room temperature.

December 16, 2022 Read more

New experimental setup achieves unprecedented accuracy in strain engineering of 2D materials

A new motorized three-point-bending apparatus has been developed that is capable of automating strain engineering experiments on two-dimensional (2D) materials. The setup can be used to apply precise, uniform strain to 2D materials such as MoS2, allowing researchers to study the effects of strain on the electrical and optical properties of these materials. The system can also be used to study straintronic devices, devices whose output characteristics can be adjusted by means of applied strain.

December 16, 2022 Read more

Biological cell plasma membranes inspire novel separator for a practical lithium-sulfur battery

By mimicking a biological cell plasma membrane, i.e. the membrane that separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment, researchers have demonstrated that a 2D reduced graphene oxide membrane can regulate complex polysulfide chemistry in lithium-sulfur batteries. The efficiency of this separator in controlling the polysulfide chemistry and its sub-micron thickness allows to minimize the amount of electrolyte needed, which enables lightweight, high energy density batteries.

December 16, 2022 Read more

An all-optical approach to pumping chip-based nanolasers

Researchers have developed a new all-optical method for driving multiple highly dense nanolaser arrays. The approach could enable chip-based optical communication links that process and move data faster than today's electronic-based devices.

December 16, 2022 Read more

Dynamical fractal discovered in clean magnetic crystal

Researchers have uncovered an altogether new type of fractal appearing in a class of magnets called spin ices.

December 16, 2022 Read more

A message that resonates

Scientists use an optoelectronic resonator to increase the sensitivity of an electron pulse detector, which may lead to ultrafast electronic characterization of proteins or materials.

December 15, 2022 Read more

Using the power of symmetry for new quantum technologies

Researchers have developed a simple, high-precision method to control the dark states of a molecule consisting of two interconnected artificial atoms.

December 15, 2022 Read more

A shield for 2D materials that adds vibrations to reduce vibration problems

Researchers demonstrate a new, counterintuitive way to protect atomically-thin electronics - adding vibrations, to reduce vibrations.

December 15, 2022 Read more

Engineers develop new microscale 3D printer for multi-level anticounterfeiting labels

The team developed a high-precision 3D printing method that can produce new polarisation-encoded 3D anticounterfeiting labels.

December 15, 2022 Read more

Researchers pioneer biocompatible all-water Aquabots

Researchers invented an all-water robotic system that resolves these constraints through revolutionary scientific advances.

December 15, 2022 Read more