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Skyrmion research: Braids of nanovortices discovered
Scientists have discovered a new physical phenomenon: complex braided structures made of tiny magnetic vortices known as skyrmions.
October 6, 2021 Read more
Smuggling light through opaque materials
Newly proven physics opens chalcogenide glasses to applications at visible and ultraviolet wavelengths.
October 5, 2021 Read more
3D structure of artificially designed protein nanoparticle TIP60 elucidated by cryo-electron microscopy
The structure of a soccer-ball-shaped self-assembling supramolecular protein nanoparticle, TIP60, was elucidated by cryo-electron microscopy, with promising functionality modification potential for application in nanomaterials and nanobiotechnology.
October 5, 2021 Read more
Silicon anodes muscle in on battery technology
Scientists show exactly how promising approach to better batteries breaks down.
October 5, 2021 Read more
How flawed diamonds lead to flawless quantum networks
Vacancies in diamonds have long been of interest to electronics researchers because they can be used as 'quantum nodes' or points that make up a quantum network for the transfer of data.
October 5, 2021 Read more
Graphene sensor specifically and precisely detects gas molecules
Researchers have developed a novel sensor for gas molecules by combining a graphene transistor with a customized metal-organic coating.
October 5, 2021 Read more
Ultra-short or infinitely long: it all looks the same
Driven states in WS2 monolayers unable to discriminate between ultrashort pulses of light and an infinite, continuous drive.
October 5, 2021 Read more
Tuning chemical reactions with light
Researchers unravel how nano-antennas enhance chemical reactions.
October 4, 2021 Read more
Multistep mechanism of nanostructure formation in liquid crystal
Combination of molecular simulation and AI technologies towards development of highly functional materials.
October 4, 2021 Read more
Sandwich-style construction: towards ultra-low-energy exciton electronics
A new 'sandwich-style' fabrication process placing a semiconductor only one atom thin between two mirrors has allowed researchers to make a significant step towards ultra-low energy electronics based on the light-matter hybrid particles exciton-polaritons.
October 4, 2021 Read more
Unprecedented view of a single catalyst nanoparticle at work
X-rays reveal compositional changes on active surface under reaction conditions.
October 1, 2021 Read more
Using nanogenerators to power electronics with mechanical motion
Researchers develop a composite film that can be used in nanogenerators to generate electricity from mechanical motion.
October 1, 2021 Read more
New nanoparticle developed for intravenous cancer immunotherapy
Researchers demonstrated the tumor-fighting effects of CMP nanoparticle system in various tumors, including colon carcinoma, melanoma, and head and neck cancer.
September 30, 2021 Read more
New catalysts for fuel cells: efficient and with consistently high quality
Fuel cells are typically applied to generate electrical energy from hydrogen or methanol. Nanoscale catalysts get the process going - but until now, the quality of these materials has varied significantly.
September 30, 2021 Read more
New nanomaterial for treatment of skin infections
Researchers have developed a novel antibacterial material combining nonwoven nanotextile and unique compounds with antibacterial properties.
September 30, 2021 Read more
An innovative way to deliver drugs using nanocrystals
Elongated nanocrystals can carry a high payload of drugs to potentially increase drug targetability and also decrease dosage frequency and side effects.
September 30, 2021 Read more
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