A physicist has discovered a new material that has the potential to become a building block in the new era of quantum materials, those that are composed of microscopically condensed matter and expected to change our development of technology.
Aug 1st, 2018
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Superflexible aerogels are highly efficient absorbents, thermal insulators, and pressure sensors.
Aug 1st, 2018
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In perovskite solar cells, charge carriers are mainly lost through recombination occurring at interface defect sites. In contrast, recombination at defect sites within the perovskite layer does not limit the performance of the solar cells at present.
Aug 1st, 2018
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An international team has succeeded in investigating electronic states of a transition metal in detail and drawing reliable conclusions on their catalytic effect from the data. These results are helpful for the development of future applications of catalytic transition-metal systems.
Aug 1st, 2018
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Physicists have found a new way of evaluating how light flows through space - by tying knots in it.
Aug 1st, 2018
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Polymers play an essential role in our daily lives, but they also come with an increased risk of fire. Efficient flame retardants are key to ensuring the safety of humans and safeguarding goods from the dangers of accidental fires.
Aug 1st, 2018
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Silicon-based system offers smaller, cheaper alternative to other 'broadband' filters; could improve a variety of photonic devices.
Aug 1st, 2018
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This study is the first to use heavy water in the field of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). This approach significantly delays sample damage, which is one of the major impediments for broader application of liquid-phase TEM to fragile biological samples.
Aug 1st, 2018
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Selecting the right packaging to get precious cargo from point A to point B can be a daunting task at the post office. For some time, scientists have wrestled with a similar set of questions when packaging medicine for delivery in the bloodstream: How much packing will keep it safe? Is it the right packing material? Is it too big? Is it too heavy?
Aug 1st, 2018
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Affordable and highly sensitive infrared detectors could revolutionise molecular sensing.
Aug 1st, 2018
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Researchers have made a silicon chip that distributes optical signals precisely across a miniature brain-like grid, showcasing a potential new design for neural networks.
Jul 31st, 2018
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Nanoscientists are studying the causes of silicon solar cell degradation in an effort to make solar power more affordable.
Jul 31st, 2018
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Twice-daily rinses of FDA-approved nanoparticles broke apart oral biofilms and prevented tooth decay in a study.
Jul 31st, 2018
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BiSb expands the potential of topological insulators for ultra-low-power electronic devices.
Jul 31st, 2018
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Scientists have revealed a new property of the cheap and abundant material anatase titanium dioxide, which promises applications as a medium for room-temperature nanosensors of mechanical stress with an optical read-out.
Jul 31st, 2018
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Researchers have found a better way to identify atomic structures, an essential step in improving materials selection in the aviation, construction and automotive industries.
Jul 31st, 2018
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