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Scientists observe enhanced bulk photovoltaic effect in 2D ferroelectric material

Researchers have realized remarkable photocurrent density in a two-dimensional material with layered van der Waals structure. They achieved measurable control over the magnitude of bulk photovoltaic effect under the condition of applied electric field, incident light field as well as temperature field.

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Nanotwinned titanium forges path to sustainable manufacturing

Scientists achieve stronger and more ductile pure titanium by processing it at ultra-low temperatures.

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New point spread funtions developed for 3D nanoparticle tracking

Real-time recording of the intracellular and extracellular motion of nanoparticles is of great significance in exploring the basic laws of life activities and drug transformation as it is crucial for clarifying key scientific issues such as disease pathogenesis, viral dynamic infection of host cells, and promoting the development and transformation of nano drugs.

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Scientists synthesize double perovskite nanocrystals with bright emission

Researchers synthesized double perovskite nanocrystals with bright photoluminescence emission based on triplet self-trapped excitons.

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Molecular interfaces for innovative sensors and data storage devices

Molecular interfaces formed between metals and molecular compounds have enormous potential as building blocks for future opto-electronics and spin-electronics devices.

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First controllable nanoscale gas-liquid interface fabricated

Nanoscale gas-liquid interfaces have been randomly generated in carbon nanotubes and porous membranes, for example, but fabricating controllable, nanoscale versions is still challenging because nanofluidic channels are too small to make use of conventional approaches to surface control.

October 19, 2021 Read more

Ground-breaking method enables vast applications for graphene

Researchers describe a promising plasma-based method to provide high hydrogen coverage on graphene.

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MXene sensor detects very low air humidity

Researchers have developed a new MXene sensor that detects even the smallest amounts of water molecules that sink to its surface.

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New technique paves the way for perfect perovskites

Although perovskites offer great potential for greatly expanding solar power, they have yet to be commercialized because their reliable synthesis and long-term stability has long challenged scientists.

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Active droploids - self-propelling droplets

Physicists examined a special system of colloidal particles that they activated using laser light. The researchers discovered that self-propelling droplets, which they have named 'droploids', formed which contain the particles as an internal motor.

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Targeting cancer at the nanoscale

Researchers create gold nanoparticles studded with a radioactive isotope that remain localized inside cancer cells, which can enable targeted radiotherapy for tumors with reduced damage to healthy organs.

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Graphene's magic act relies on a small twist

Research into stacked sheets of graphene is like the Wild West, complete with the lure of striking gold and the uncertainty of uncharted territory.

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Researchers determine optimum pressure to improve the performance of lithium metal batteries

A team of materials scientists and chemists has determined the proper stack pressure that lithium metal batteries need to be subjected to during battery operation in order to produce optimal performance.

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New nanowire architectures boost computers' processing power

Researchers are developing new kinds of transistors based on nanowires for use in next-generation quantum computers.

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3D imaging study reveals how atoms are packed in amorphous materials

New research could revise a 70-year-old model of how the fundamental building blocks of substances are assembled.

October 18, 2021 Read more

Catalyst advance improves natural gas cleaning technology

A newly developed catalyst with unique, atomic-sized 'rafts' does a better job than current technology for cleaning up emissions from natural gas engines.

October 18, 2021 Read more