Physicicts have achieved material magnetization switching on the shortest timescales, at a minimal energy cost. They have developed a prototype of energy-efficient data storage devices.
May 16th, 2019
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A new nanocomposite promises to be a superior high-temperature dielectric material for flexible electronics, energy storage and electric devices.
May 16th, 2019
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Scientists have greatly improved MOF's gas separation by making the framework's lattice structure rigid.
May 16th, 2019
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The devices could be used for flexible circuits, healthcare monitoring, energy conversion, and other applications.
May 15th, 2019
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Researchers have used machine learning techniques to accurately predict the mechanical properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which could be used to extract water from the air in the desert, store dangerous gases or power hydrogen-based cars.
May 15th, 2019
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Scientists have reviewed and developed robust methods and procedures for measuring the accurate size of nanoparticles enabled medicinal products in complex biological environments.
May 15th, 2019
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Researchers have developed a new method of using rare and expensive catalysts as sparingly as possible. They enclosed a precious metal salt in outer shells, tiny micelles, and had them strike against a carbon electrode, thus coating the surface with nanoparticles of the precious metal contained in the micelles.
May 15th, 2019
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Coating provides extra layer of protection for battery cathodes.
May 14th, 2019
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Precise engineering of defects transforms metal-organic frameworks into selective heterogeneous catalysts for ethylene dimerization without activators or solvent.
May 14th, 2019
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An emerging suite of information technologies based on fundamental quantum physics has been given a boost by researchers, who have invented a method to engineer single atomic defects in diamond using laser processing.
May 14th, 2019
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Researchers develop an ultra-high efficiency material called a tandem perovskite solar cell.
May 14th, 2019
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Microneedle technology takes measurements of blood and sweat with portable electrochemical sensors which can be woven into clothing or worn separately in direct contact with the skin, using an armband for example.
May 14th, 2019
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Inspired by the behaviour of natural skin, researchers have developed a sensor that will be suitable for use with electronic skin. It can measure changes in body temperature, and react to both sunlight and warm touch.
May 14th, 2019
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A new, inexpensive system for the direct electrochemical extraction of energy from seawater offers the advantage of also being able to handle short spikes in power demand, while maintaining longer term steady power. To do so, the system can autonomously switch between two modes of operation.
May 13th, 2019
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Researchers have developed a novel hybrid-layered architecture to improve the overall photodetection performance of organic phototransistor by simultaneously taking advantages of charge-trapping effect and efficient carrier transport.
May 13th, 2019
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By observing the nanoscopic changes in lipid shells in real time as they are exposed to soundwaves, research has shown that lipid shells are easiest to pop when they're close to melting.
May 13th, 2019
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