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Compact 3D laser nanoprinters for the desktop

3D laser printers for 3-dimensional microstructures and nanostructures have required big and expensive laser systems so far. Researchers now use two-step absorption that works with inexpensive and small, blue laser diodes. As a result, much smaller printers can be made.

November 30, 2021 Read more

Memristive spintronic neurons: Combining two cognitive computing nano-elements into one

Despite significant advancements in computing technologies, they pale in comparison to the energy efficiency of human brains. Now, researchers have developed a new spintronic technology for brain-inspired computing.

November 30, 2021 Read more

New discovery opens the way for brain-like computers

Scientists have succeeded for the first time in combining a memory function with a calculation function in the same component. The discovery opens the way for more efficient technologies, everything from mobile phones to self-driving cars.

November 30, 2021 Read more

Innovative silicone nanochip can reprogram biological tissue in living body (w/video)

A silicone device that can change skin tissue into blood vessels and nerve cells has advanced from prototype to standardized fabrication, meaning it can now be made in a consistent, reproducible way.

November 29, 2021 Read more

Directional management of interface defects achieved in perovskite solar cells

Researchers achieved high-efficiency perovskite solar cells by passivating interface defects using new-type low-dimensional perovskite.

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Researchers shrink camera to the size of a salt grain

The new system can produce crisp, full-color images on par with a conventional compound camera lens 500,000 times larger in volume.

November 29, 2021 Read more

Surface science methodology reveals relaxation and failure mechanisms of energy storage devices

Scientists revealed the atmosphere-dependent relaxation and failure mechanisms of ESDs by in situ surface science methodology.

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New research reveals the mechanism of ion transport in aqueous Li-ion batteries

Microscopic understanding of solvation structure reveals heterogeneity in the superconcentrated water-in-salt electrolytes.

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Scientists reveal ultrafast exciton dissociation mechanism in 2D perovskites

In this study, by using femtosecond photoluminescence up-conversion and transient absorption spectroscopy, the researchers for the first time directly and dynamically observed the ultrafast and highly efficient exciton dissociation in 2D perovskites.

November 29, 2021 Read more

Integration of colour centres in silicon carbide nanophotonic structures with preserved spin-optical coherence

A promising route towards larger quantum computers is to orchestrate multiple task-optimised smaller systems. To dynamically connect and entangle any two systems, photonic interference emerges as a powerful method, due to its compatibility with on-chip devices and long-distance propagation in quantum networks.

November 29, 2021 Read more

Framework for grouping and read-across nanomaterials and nanoforms

The GRACIOUS project generated a framework to support grouping and read-across of nanoforms. The framework will allow end users to identify if one of the pre-defined GRACIOUS grouping hypotheses are relevant to their nanoform.

November 29, 2021 Read more

Mobile molecular robots swim in water (w/video)

Researchers have developed synthesized microrobots that are capable of converting their mechanical motion into a means of self-propulsion in water.

November 29, 2021 Read more

Programmable interaction between quantum magnets

Researchers have succeeded in their aim of not only changing the strength but also the nature of the interaction between microscopic quantum magnets, known as spins. Instead of falling into a state of complete disorder, the especially prepared magnets can maintain their original orientation for a long period.

November 26, 2021 Read more