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New research explores durability of 2D hybrid materials

This is the first study of fatigue behavior on the semiconductor material called 2D hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites (HOIPs) in practical applications.

Jul 25th, 2023

How a molecular motor moves in a network

A new study determines the efficiency of a single-molecule heat engine by considering a series of ratchets that transfer energy along a network.

Jul 25th, 2023

Looking deeper into graphene using rainbow scattering

New research uses protons to shine a light on the structure and imperfections of this two-dimensional wonder material.

Jul 25th, 2023

Extraordinarily strong, lightweight material combines DNA and glass

By building a structure out of DNA and then coating it with glass, researchers have created a very strong material with very low density.

Jul 25th, 2023

Molecular highway for electrons in organic light-emitting diodes

Scientists have developed a new material concept that potentially allows efficient blue OLEDs with a strongly simplified structure.

Jul 25th, 2023

Transparent flexible OLED withstands 6 hours of washing

Researchers developed an environmentally friendly MXene-based OLED display with high durability with applications in various fields such as automotive display, fashion, medical, safety, etc.

Jul 25th, 2023

Pioneering study signals new era of environment-friendly programmable bioelectronics

Researchers have created a unique microscopic toolkit of 'green' tuneable electrical components, paving the way for a new generation of bioelectronic devices and sensors.

Jul 25th, 2023

Lights could be the future of the internet and data transmission

Fast data transmissions could be delivered in homes and offices through light-emitting diodes (LED) bulbs, complementing existing communication technologies and networks.

Jul 25th, 2023

Masters of defects

Researchers are embarking on an ambitious research project to selectively generate defects in atomically-thin semiconductor layers and attempt to measure and control their quantum properties with simultaneous picosecond temporal resolution and atomic precision.

Jul 25th, 2023

A new type of quantum bit in semiconductor nanostructures

A research team has successfully created a quantum bit in a semiconductor nanostructure. Using a special energy transition, the researchers created a superposition state in a quantum dot in which an electron hole simultaneously possessed two different energy levels.

Jul 25th, 2023

Broad-spectrum inhibition of inflammasome activation by inorganic nanomaterials

Given the pivotal role of macrophages in both inflammasome activation and nanoparticle phagocytosis, the discovery of anti-inflammatory nanoparticles specifically targeting macrophages could more effectively modulated inflammatory response while minimizing off-target effects in other cell types.