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New graphene transistor could cut 5% from world's digital energy budget
Along with curbing the energy consumption of any microelectronics that incorporate it, the new design could reduce the number of transistors needed to store certain data by as much as 75%.
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Photocatalysts with built-in electric field helps to remove pollutants from water
Researchers introduced a high-efficiency Z-scheme photocatalyst to deal with contaminants in water.
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Optical vortex crystals for photonic simulations of complex systems
Researchers show the realization of coupled light vortices by means of optical metasurfaces. The results will have impact on fields as diverse as microscopy, optical communications and photonics simulations.
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Magnetic property in a specific class of materials enables light manipulation on the nanoscale
Researchers found a magnetic property in a class of materials that enables light manipulation on the nanoscale, with implications for applications such as information storage and energy harvesting.
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Tunable graphene nanocomposite temperature alarm sensor
Researchers integrated the electrical conductivity of graphene and the insulation of nitrocellulose to prepare a fire alarm sensor.
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No small measure: Probing the mechanics of gold contacts at the nanoscale
New method allows scientists to precisely measure the strength of nanomaterials only a few atoms thick.
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Converting solar energy to electricity on demand (w/video)
The researchers behind an energy system that makes it possible to capture solar energy, store it for up to eighteen years and release it when and where it is needed have now taken the system a step further. After previously demonstrating how the energy can be extracted as heat, they have now succeeded in getting the system to produce electricity, by connecting it to a thermoelectric generator.
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Electron lens formed by light: A new method for atomic-resolution electron microscopes
Researchers propose a new method to form an electron lens that will help reduce installation costs for electron microscopes with atomic resolution, proliferating their use. Instead of the electrostatic and magnetic fields employed in conventional electron lenses, they utilized a light field electron-lens.
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Maintaining the nanostructure of gold and silver in alloys
Engineers have developed a low-temperature annealing method that maintains the structure of gold and silver when the two metals are combined in an alloy. Their discovery will prove useful in the manufacture of contact lenses, holographic optical elements and other optical components, since the new alloys reflect the full spectral range.
April 9, 2022 Read more
Live view into catalyst materials
X-ray study shows changes in pore structure during operation.
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Discovery of matter-wave polaritons sheds new light on photonic quantum technologies
Researchers report the formation of matter-wave polaritons in an optical lattice, an experimental discovery that enables studies of a central quantum science and technology paradigm through direct quantum simulation using ultracold atoms.
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In a sea of magic angles, 'twistons' keep electrons flowing through three layers of graphene
When it comes to superconductivity, three layers of graphene can be better than two. A new study reveals the atomic details that help explain why.
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The challenges and prospects of lithium-CO2 dioxide batteries
The lithium-carbon dioxide battery is an emerging energy storage and conversion device. Although development of these batteries is still in its infancy, scientists need a thorough understanding of the critical problems that must be overcome for these batteries to achieve their potential as new energy storage devices.
April 8, 2022 Read more
Researchers redefine how liquid and solid layers stick together based on molecular forces
New study reveals how intermolecular forces inform the design of smart materials.
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First integrated laser on lithium niobate chip
Research paves the way for high-powered telecommunication systems.
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Engineered crystals could help computers run on less power
A new material could reduce the energy required to control advanced silicon transistors.
April 8, 2022 Read more
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