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Complex oxides could power the computers of the future

Scientists describe how complex oxides can be used to create very energy-efficient magneto-electric spin-orbit (MESO) devices and memristive devices with reduced dimensions.

Mar 7th, 2023

Researchers call for better nanowaste management

Waste containing nanomaterials - or nanowaste - is an emerging safety concern worldwide, requiring environmentally sound management and regulation that still need to be established. Researchers point out the gaps and provide first solutions for guidance.

Mar 7th, 2023

Quantum crossover: How to distinguish single-particle and pair currents

A new method offers insights into quantum many-body systems and would help in developing superconducting materials.

Mar 7th, 2023

Highly-efficient, non-toxic method to upcycle single-use plastic into nanomaterials

Researchersdeveloped a single-step, organic solvent-free, hydrothermal process to convert polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots.

Mar 7th, 2023

MOF catalyst purifies herbicide-tainted water and produces hydrogen

Researchers combine oxidation and reduction into a single process to achieve an efficient photocatalytic system. Oxidation happens via a photodegradation reaction, and reduction through a hydrogen evolution reaction.

Mar 6th, 2023

Carbon nanotube makes ideal home for spinning quantum bits

Scientists find that a carbon nanotube makes for ideal host to keep quantum bits spinning in place for use in quantum information technologies.

Mar 6th, 2023

Oxide interfaces put new twist on electron spins

Using very careful synthesis methods, researchers joined two different materials, lanthanum manganite and strontium iridium oxide, with atomic precision. The resulting interfaces support Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction, thus enabling skyrmion generation.

Mar 6th, 2023

Graphene quantum dots show promise as novel magnetic field sensors

Physicists found that speeding electrons trapped in circular loops in graphene quantum dots are highly sensitive to external magnetic fields.

Mar 6th, 2023

Two-dimensional quantum freeze

Nanoparticles cooled to quantum ground-state in two motional dimensions.

Mar 6th, 2023

Purification of DNA nanostructures from hydrophobic aggregates

The new method for purifying hydrophobic DNA nanostructures could accelerate the development of molecular robots.

Mar 6th, 2023

Researchers fabricate novel flexible supercapacitors on paper

The researchers vertically integrate multiple gold electrodes within a single sheet of paper to create a super-dense energy storage device.

Mar 6th, 2023

Bending 2D nanomaterial could 'switch on' future technologies

Materials scientists uncovered a property of ferroelectric 2D materials that could be exploited in future devices.

Mar 6th, 2023

Controlling electric double layer dynamics for next generation all-solid-state batteries

Researchers achieve carrier modulation and improved switching response speed control in these batteries.

Mar 6th, 2023

Biomolecular sliding at the nanoscale

Scientists report the discovery of a biomolecular dynamical process likely relevant to gene expression. The process, revealed by means of high-speed atomic force microscopy, involves DNA and its packaging molecules.

Mar 6th, 2023

Scientists thread rows of metal atoms into nanofiber bundles

Researchers have successfully threaded atoms of indium metal in between individual fibers in bundles of transition metal chalcogenide nanofibers. By steeping the bundles in indium gas, rows of atoms were able to make their way in between the fibers to create a unique nanostructure via intercalation.

Mar 4th, 2023

Developing nanoprobes to detect neurotransmitters in the brain

Researchers synthesize fluorescent molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles to sense small neurotransmitter molecules and understand how they govern brain activity

Mar 3rd, 2023

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