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Precision machining produces tiny, light-guiding nanocubes for advancing info tech (w/video)

Drilling with the beam of an electron microscope, scientists precisely machined tiny electrically conductive cubes that can interact with light and organized them in patterned structures that confine and relay light's electromagnetic signal. This demonstration is a step toward potentially faster computer chips and more perceptive sensors.

January 28, 2022 Read more

Void-confinement effect of nanoreactor promotes heterogeneous catalysis

Scientists obtained a catalyst composed of the hollow carbon sphere and inner Ni nanoparticles, which displayed good performance when applied in the aqueous phase hydrogenation rearrangement tandem reaction of furfural, a typical aqueous phase reaction.

January 28, 2022 Read more

2D Materials could be used to simulate brain synapses in computers

Researchers have fabricated a material for computer components that enable the commercial viability of computers that mimic the human brain.

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Physicists manipulate magnetism with light

Work has potential applications in memory storage and demonstrates a rare form of matter.

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Nano-architected material refracts light backward - an important step toward one day creating photonic circuits

A newly created nano-architected material exhibits a property that previously was just theoretically possible: it can refract light backward, regardless of the angle at which the light strikes the material.

January 28, 2022 Read more

Carbon nanotubes help deliver anticancer drug directly to its targets

The key to this novel technique is that the nanotubes pull the liposomes and the cancer cells together, allowing the membranes of the liposome and cancer to mix. This fusion process allows the drug to freely pass from the liposome to the cell.

January 28, 2022 Read more

Ultrathin materials lead to a big advance in quantum computing

Researchers used the 2D material hexagonal boron nitride to build much smaller capacitors for superconducting qubits, enabling them to shrink the footprint of a qubit by two orders of magnitude without sacrificing performance.

January 27, 2022 Read more

Rare Kondo phenomenon found in transition metal oxide, furthering decade-long debate

An international research group demonstrated that the Kondo effect can have a significant impact on transition metal oxide compound, which has unique and desirable properties to realize wide range of quantum phenomena. The findings have provided more evidence in a decade long debate.

January 27, 2022 Read more

A new structured thermal armor achieves liquid cooling above 1000 C, overcoming challenge of Leidenfrost effect

Researchers designed a structured thermal armour that achieves efficient liquid cooling even over 1000 C, fundamentally solving a 266-year-old challenge presented by the Leidenfrost effect. This breakthrough can be applied in aero and space engines, as well as improve the safety and reliability of next-generation nuclear reactors.

January 27, 2022 Read more

Enhancing the energy storage capacity of graphene supercapacitors via solar heating

In this research, the researchers prepared graphene films with three-dimensional porous structures using laser-induction technology.

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Eco-friendly micro-supercapacitors using fallen leaves

Researchers have developed a graphene-inorganic-hybrid micro-supercapacitor made of leaves using femtosecond direct laser writing lithography.

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Dissociation mechanism of oxygen molecules on a silver surface unveiled

The mechanism by which oxygen molecules break up into atoms on silver surfaces has been clarified for the first time.

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Strong but thin transparent films made from cellulose nanofibers with wide applicability

To meet the demand for strong and tough transparent thin films for sustainable applications, scientists have successfully develop a novel transparent thin film made from cellulose nanofiber reinforced by glycerol.

January 27, 2022 Read more

Breakthrough measurements, theory of vibrating atoms in nanostructures ushers in new class of technology

Scientists have demonstrated a new way to manipulate and measure subtle atomic vibrations in nanomaterials. This breakthrough could make it possible to develop customized functionalities to improve on and build new technologies.

January 27, 2022 Read more

Nanoparticle-formulated drug combination is effective in medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain tumor

Researchers have demonstrated that a novel combination of two drugs that act as targeted inhibitors, delivered in a nanoparticle formulation, extend the survival of mice with medulloblastoma.

January 26, 2022 Read more

Maize and milk proteins can replace fossil fuels and metals in the production of nanostructured surfaces

New research results open a future with more sustainably produced nanotechnology, where limited natural resources can be replaced with, among other things, maize and milk proteins.

January 26, 2022 Read more