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Novel monolithic integrated micro-supercapacitors with MXene electrodes

Researchers developed monolithic integrated micro-supercapacitors with ultrahigh systemic volumetric performance and areal output voltages.

December 3, 2022 Read more

Researchers boost accuracy of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

A team of researchers has developed a biosensor for home-based glucose monitors that involves quantum dots and gold nanospheres, and no longer has to compromise on accuracy.

December 3, 2022 Read more

'Virtual pillars' separate and sort blood-based nanoparticles

Sorting biological nanoparticles 500 times thinner than a human hair could improve a wide variety of diagnostics and treatments.

December 3, 2022 Read more

Graphene palm e-tattoo can tell when you're stressed out

Researchers created a graphene-based e-tattoo that attaches to the palm, monitors electrodermal activity, is nearly invisible and connects to a smart watch.

December 3, 2022 Read more

Batteryless and wireless device detects coronavirus with magnetostrictive composite plates

What if you could tell if your surroundings contained COVID-19 particles or droplets the moment they or you entered the vicinity? A collaborative research group has engineered a self-sustaining device that brings this closer to reality.

December 2, 2022 Read more

Innovative self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

December 2, 2022 Read more

Type II 'giant' quantum dots have record breaking lifetimes

Researchers achieved a milestone in the synthesis of multifunctional photonic nanomaterials. They reported the synthesis of semiconductor 'giant' core-shell CdZnSe/CdS quantum dots with record breaking emissive lifetimes. Furthermore, the lifetimes can be tuned by making a simple alteration to the material's internal structure. These new particles have great efficacy for fundamental biological discovery as they emit at red wavelengths, which minimizes scattering, while the long lifetimes allow for biological imaging to be performed with less background noise.

December 2, 2022 Read more

Revealing crystal structures robotically

Machine learning and robotic process automation combine to speed up and simplify a process used to determine crystal structures.

December 1, 2022 Read more

Nanotechnology strategy shows promise for treating autoimmune disease

Researchers engineered cell-like nanoparticles that target only the immune cells driving an autoimmune reaction, leaving the rest of the immune system intact and healthy. The nanoparticles greatly delayed, and in some animals even prevented, severe disease in a mouse model of arthritis.

December 1, 2022 Read more

Positively charged nanomaterials reduce body fat at targeted locations

Scientists discover that the cationic charged P-G3 reduces fat at targeted locations by inhibiting the unhealthy lipid storage of enlarged fat cells

December 1, 2022 Read more

Predicting new quantum echoes: Ultrafast lightwave control of electrons in crystals

Scientists unearthed a new type of echo phenomenon associated with the energy-band structure in crystalline solids.

December 1, 2022 Read more

Ultra-sensitive optical sensor can reduce hydrogen's risks

Researchers have developed an optical sensor that can detect record low levels of hydrogen.

December 1, 2022 Read more

Novel mix-charged nanofiltration membrane for wastewater treatment

Researchers developed a novel 'etching-swelling-planting' strategy following interfacial polymerization to prepare a mix-charged nanofiltration membrane for wastewater treatment.

December 1, 2022 Read more

Designing better water filters with AI

Researchers simulated different patterns of water-attracting and water-repelling groups lining a filter's porous membrane and found optimal arrangements that should let water through easily and slow down some contaminants.

November 30, 2022 Read more

From clay to strong and lightweight composite materials

Scientists report a novel way to produce reinforced resin composite materials using clay particles with the potential to lower carbon emission compared to conventional carbon particles.

November 30, 2022 Read more

Rainbow-colored, stretchy film for distinguishing sugars (w/video)

A rainbow-colored, kaleidoscope-like film can tell sugars apart, distinguishing between different sweet beverages and sweat samples.

November 30, 2022 Read more