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Nanoplastics can move up the food chain from plants to insects and from insects to fish
A new study shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain.
September 12, 2022 Read more
Nanotubes illuminate the way to living photovoltaics
Researchers were able to 'convince' bacteria to spontaneously take up carbon nanotubes by decorating them with positively charged proteins that are attracted by the negative charge of the bacteria's outer membrane.
September 12, 2022 Read more
Nanomolding could speed discovery of new topological materials
Nanomolding of topological nanowires could speed the discovery of new materials for applications such as quantum computing, microelectronics and clean-energy catalysts.
September 10, 2022 Read more
A little strain goes a long way in reducing fuel cell performance
Small changes in crystal structure at the interface between materials in ceramic fuel cells linked to drastic changes in conductivity that must be overcome to improve performance.
September 9, 2022 Read more
Unique ferroelectric microstructure revealed for first time
Researchers have observed and reported for the first time the unique microstructure of a novel ferroelectric material, enabling the development of lead-free piezoelectric materials for electronics, sensors, and energy storage that are safer for human use.
September 9, 2022 Read more
Creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using exotic elements
Scientists have explored more exotic parts of the periodic table: they investigated analogous compounds with actinides as the inorganic component. In this way, they are helping, among other things, to promote the safe disposal of radioactive materials.
September 9, 2022 Read more
Lattice distortion of perovskite quantum dots induces coherent quantum beating
Researchers report the utilization of lattice distortion in lead halide perovskite quantum dots to control their exciton fine structure.
September 9, 2022 Read more
Modified microwave oven cooks up next-gen semiconductors
A household microwave oven modified by an engineering professor is helping to cook up the next generation of cellphones, computers and other electronics after the invention was shown to overcome a major challenge faced by the semiconductor industry.
September 9, 2022 Read more
New on-chip frequency comb is 100x more efficient
Researchers have developed an electro-optic frequency comb that is 100-times more efficient and has more than twice the bandwidth of previous state-of-the-art versions.
September 8, 2022 Read more
New method converts 3D-printed polymer into a 100-times stronger, ductile hybrid carbon microlattice material
Researchers have discovered a low-cost, direct method to turn commonly used 3D printable polymers into lightweight, ultra-tough, biocompatible hybrid carbon microlattices, which can be in any shape or size, and are 100 times stronger than the original polymers.
September 7, 2022 Read more
World's tiniest plumbing could one day funnel drugs to individual human cells
Working on microscopic pipes only a millionth as wide as a single strand of human hair, researchers have engineered a way to ensure that these tiniest of pipes are safe from the tiniest of leaks.
September 7, 2022 Read more
Advanced microscope techniques could pave way for improved computer memories
New results give information about phase transitions at the nanoscale.
September 7, 2022 Read more
New materials might increase the stability of perovskite solar cells
Chemists synthesised a new class of carbazole-based cross-linkable materials, which are resistant to various environmental effects, including strong solvents used in the production of solar cells.
September 7, 2022 Read more
Magnetic skyrmions - ready for take-off?
Researchers have now achieved full nanometer-scale control of the skyrmion generation by two independent approaches employing helium-ion irradiation or using backside reflective masks.
September 7, 2022 Read more
Just wait a femtosecond
Researchers add pump-probe capability to a scanning tunneling microscopy system to allow time-resolved images to be captured as fast as 30 femtoseconds, which can accelerate material science research.
September 7, 2022 Read more
New molecule chip changing the face of modern manufacturing
Researchers have pioneered a new chemical process to manufacture the molecules that are the building blocks for lifesaving medicines, vaccines and energy storage materials.
September 7, 2022 Read more
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