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Porous nanocrystals change the shape of water to speed up chemical reactions

Chemical engineers now understand how water molecules assemble and change shape in some settings, revealing a new strategy to speed up chemical reactions critical to industry and environmental sustainability. The new approach is poised to play a role in helping chemical manufacturers move away from harmful solvent catalysts in favor of water.

September 20, 2021 Read more

Using nanoparticles, engineers create light-emitting plants that can be charged repeatedly

Using specialized nanoparticles embedded in plant leaves, engineers have created a light-emitting plant that can be charged by an LED. After 10 seconds of charging, plants glow brightly for several minutes, and they can be recharged repeatedly.

September 20, 2021 Read more

Researchers find a new way to control magnets

Reversible system can flip the magnetic orientation of particles with a small voltage; could lead to faster data storage and smaller sensors.

September 20, 2021 Read more

Study reveals nanodiamonds to be an effective agent in tackling oral infections

Researchers revealed for the first time the inhibitory effect on oral pathogenic biofilms by high-pressure high-temperature nanodiamonds.

September 20, 2021 Read more

New physics research reveals fresh complexities about electron behavior in materials

Scientists have discovered that by creating a specific set of conditions, they could quantify electron-electron interactions more precisely than ever. Their findings expand upon existing physics theories and can be applied to improving electronic devices and quantum computers.

September 17, 2021 Read more

The first glimpse of hydrodynamic electron flow in 3D materials

Research paves the way for new devices and new understanding of electron interactions.

September 17, 2021 Read more

Scientists create water-resistant perovskite nanocrystals for studying living cells

Scientists created perovskite nanocrystals that preserve their unique optical properties in water and biological fluids. This material offers new opportunities for the optical visualization of biological objects.

September 17, 2021 Read more

New nanoparticles suppress resistance to cancer immunotherapy

A specially designed lipid nanoparticle could deliver immune-signaling molecules into liver macrophage cells to overcome resistance to anti-tumor immunotherapy.

September 17, 2021 Read more

Nanocrystal gamechanger for clean hydrogen production

Researchers have identified a new, cheaper and more efficient electrocatalyst to make green hydrogen from water that could one day open new avenues for large-scale clean energy production.

September 17, 2021 Read more

Liquid directional steering on a bio-inspired surface (w/video)

This breakthrough could ignite a new wave of using 3D surface structures for intelligent liquid manipulation with profound implications for various scientific and industrial applications, such as fluidics design and heat transfer enhancement.

September 17, 2021 Read more

Implanted atoms create unique electrical IDs that distinguish bona fide devices from forgeries

Scientists employed a well-known technique called doping, in which small clusters of 'foreign' atoms of a different element from those in the device to be labeled are implanted just beneath the surface. The implanted atoms alter the electrical properties of the topmost layer without harming it, creating a unique label that can be read by an electronic scanner.

September 16, 2021 Read more

Pathway to forerunner of rugged nanotubes that could lead to widespread industrial fabrication

Scientists have identified a chemical pathway to an innovative insulating nanomaterial that could lead to large-scale industrial production for a variety of uses - including in spacesuits and military vehicles.

September 16, 2021 Read more

Observing the life cycle of skyrmions in exquisite detail

Electron microscopy tracks the birth, evolution and death of swirling magnetic patterns.

September 16, 2021 Read more

The world's whitest paint might drastically reduce your air condition bill

The ultrawhite paint reflects 98.1% of solar radiation at the same time as emitting infrared heat.

September 16, 2021 Read more

Ultrasound at the nanoscale reveals the nature of force

Researchers have developed a new method to measure force and atomic bonds at the nanoscale that reveals that the speed of sound depends on the structure it is travelling through.

September 16, 2021 Read more

A simple way to get complex semiconductors to assemble themselves

Much like crystallizing rock candy from sugar syrup, the new method grows 2D perovskites precisely layered with other 2D materials to produce crystals with a wide range of electronic properties.

September 16, 2021 Read more