A physical effect known as superinjection underlies modern light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers. For decades this effect was believed to occur only in semiconductor heterostructures. Researchers now have found superinjection to be possible in homostructures, which are made of a single material.
Apr 22nd, 2019
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New research demonstrates the concept of a printable and wearable self-powered sensor system for ethanol/acetone detection.
Apr 22nd, 2019
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Researchers are developing an automated system to synthesize entirely new materials made from stacked atomically thin two-dimensional sheets and to characterize their exotic quantum properties.
Apr 22nd, 2019
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Tests showed that precision-guided anticancer nanoparticles have improved efficacy and reduced side effects.
Apr 22nd, 2019
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Scientists found a way how to use 2D material for hydrogen energy.
Apr 22nd, 2019
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Study opens the door to developing ultrasensitive analytical devices for medical and sports applications.
Apr 22nd, 2019
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Researchers propose a gold nanoparticle (GNP) probe-assisted sandwich-counting strategy in vitro that relies on a GNP probe, an antibody-functionalized chip to 'count' antigen molecules using a scanning electron microscope.
Apr 19th, 2019
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New insights into the formation of surface nanostructures.
Apr 19th, 2019
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Research team makes a chiral skyrmion crystal with electric properties; puts new spin on future information storage applications.
Apr 18th, 2019
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Researchers meticulously measured the optical birefringence of highly aligned cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television, computer, and smartphone screens.
Apr 18th, 2019
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Scientists have designed an ultrathin display that can project dynamic, multi-colored, 3D holographic images.
Apr 18th, 2019
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In a new study, scientists showed that it could load groups of individual atoms into large grids with an efficiency unmatched by existing methods.
Apr 18th, 2019
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Researchers have discovered how magnets recover after being blasted by a laser. It turns out, they act a bit like oil and water in a jar.
Apr 18th, 2019
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Researchers have improved their recycling process that regenerates degraded cathodes from spent lithium-ion batteries. The new process is safer and uses less energy than their previous method in restoring cathodes to their original capacity and cycle performance.
Apr 18th, 2019
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A newly developed graphene nanocomposite foam realizes water harvesting through a capture-release cycle.
Apr 18th, 2019
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Researcher have demonstrated the first freestanding sodium-ion (full cell) battery formed entirely of components that have been fabricated via 3D printing.
Apr 18th, 2019
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