This is the first time that 2D material properties have been linked to specific defects in the materials' crystal structure. This approach enables systematic defect engineering in 2D materials.
May 12th, 2020
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Researchers capture crystal Nnucleation with atomic resolution in 4D (3D plus time).
May 12th, 2020
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Tiny material differences are crucial for the functional behavior of memristive devices.
May 11th, 2020
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So far, quantum spin liquids have usually only been found in one or two dimensional magnetic systems. Now scientists have found spin liquid behaviour in 3D, due to a so called hyper hyperkagome lattice.
May 11th, 2020
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New research is ensuring white wines will always look their best as novel magnetic nanotechnology is proving to quickly and efficiently remove haze-forming proteins in white wine.
May 11th, 2020
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Triangulene is a triangular graphene flake, which possesses a net magnetic moment: it is a graphene nanometer-size magnet. This magnetic state opens fascinating perspectives on the use of these pure-carbon magnets in technology.
May 11th, 2020
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Researchers have shown another remarkable property of nanocelluloses: their strong binding properties to form new materials with any particle.
May 11th, 2020
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Some light-emitting diodes (LEDs) created from perovskite, a class of optoelectronic materials, emit light over a broad wavelength range. Scientists have now shown that in some cases, the explanation of why this happens is incorrect.
May 11th, 2020
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Linking multiple copies of these devices may lay the foundation for quantum computing.
May 11th, 2020
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Scientists have succeeded to observe switching processes at previously unattained nanometer resolution. It opens the door towards new and innovative ultra-high-resolution displays of the future.
May 11th, 2020
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Researchers have synthesized branched polymer crystals that are tough enough to be used as tiny laser sources.
May 11th, 2020
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Researchers have conducted a theoretical study of the effects of defects in graphene on electron transfer at the graphene-solution interface. Their calculations show that defects can increase the charge transfer rate by an order of magnitude.
May 11th, 2020
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Scientists create flexible, ultrathin films of nanoparticles using a polymer 'corona' approach.
May 9th, 2020
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Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.
May 8th, 2020
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The fluorescence emitted by tiny zinc oxide quantum dots can be used to determine the penetration depth of certain substances used in the restoration of historical buildings.
May 8th, 2020
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Scientists discovered an effective method for controlling the frequency of confined light at the nanoscale in the form of phonon polaritons (light coupled to vibrations in the crystal).
May 8th, 2020
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