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Novel nanoscale architectures could yield materials with improved electronic, optical, and mechanical properties

Researchers have developed a new way to guide the self-assembly of a wide range of novel nanoscale structures using simple polymers as starting materials.

November 18, 2022 Read more

A nanoscale view of bubble formation: New model describes the boiling process with much greater precision

When a liquid boils in a vessel, tiny vapor bubbles form at the bottom and rise, transferring heat in the process. How these small bubbles grow and eventually detach was previously not known in any great detail.

November 18, 2022 Read more

Silver nanoparticles inhibit four pathogens causing kiwifruit post-harvest rot

Scientists evaluated the antifungal activity and mechanism of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against four pathogens (Alternaria alternata, Pestalotiopsis microspora, Diaporthe actinidiae, and Botryosphaeria dothidea) causing kiwifruit post-harvest rot.

November 18, 2022 Read more

Novel technique to synthesize platinum single-atom catalysts with ultrahigh mass activity

Researchers developed a cation defect engineering technique to synthesize Pt-single-atom catalysts with ultrahigh mass activity for large-scale hydrogen production at low cost.

November 18, 2022 Read more

Researchers develop phase-change key for new hardware security

A new type of reconfigurable, scalable, low power hardware security device with high resilience to AI attacks has been developed by researchers using phase-change materials.

November 18, 2022 Read more

Quantum dot islands could reveal secrets for powerful technologies

Scientists have have created grids of tiny clumps of atoms and studied what happens when electrons dive into these archipelagos of atomic islands.

November 18, 2022 Read more

Nanoribbons can dramatically improve batteries

Incorporating phosphorene nanoribbons into lithium-ion batteries dramatically improves performance and stability.

November 17, 2022 Read more

Scientists explore electronic materials with nanoscale curved geometries

A new paper examines in detail the origin of curvature effects at the nanoscale and illustrates their potential applications in innovative electronic, spintronic and superconducting devices.

November 17, 2022 Read more

Shock to the system: Using electricity to find materials that can learn

Scientists watched atomic-scale dynamics of a nonliving material mimic behavior associated with learning, paving the way for better artificial intelligence.

November 17, 2022 Read more

Smart gifts will soon unwrap themselves (w/video)

Cellulose-based actuators can be programmed and repair themselves.

November 17, 2022 Read more

High-performance ceramic nanocoatings do not fatigue

What determines the durability of high-performance coatings for turbines or highly stressed tools? Surprising results show: It is not material fatigue.

November 17, 2022 Read more

Microrobot assembly line (w/video)

Researchers simplified the process of producing soft microrobots powered by biomolecular motor muscles by 3D-printing the constituent modules, including actuators and grabbers, in situ. This work may lead to significant advances in scalable production and microsurgery.

November 17, 2022 Read more