Self-assembling graphene makes wearable electronics modular and customizable
Researchers developed modular, self-assembling graphene sensors that enable versatile, reconfigurable wearable health electronics tailored to individuals.
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Graphene biosensor uses sound waves for chemical fingerprinting of ultrathin biolayers
An electrically tunable graphene-based biosensor amplified by surface acoustic waves detects ultrathin protein, peptide and polymer layers at unprecedented resolution, even down to the single molecule limit.
Ultra-thin 2D crystal poised to unlock faster, lower power electronics
Researchers have produced exceptionally high-quality lanthanum oxychloride dielectric films perfect for constructing next-generation layered transistors compatible with two-dimensional semiconductors. The atomically smooth crystals integrate cleanly, enabling hysteresis-free switching.
Nanoengineered flexible electronic skin senses strain, pressure and temperature
Researchers demonstrate first 3D printed nanoengineered hydrogel electronic skin able to simultaneously and sensitively monitor dynamic changes in mechanical strain, pressure, and temperature comparable to natural human skin.
Graphene at sub-nanometer scale unlocks intense quantum light interactions
Fracturing graphene sheets smaller than 1 nanometer via mechanical ball milling generates exotic transient energy states that greatly intensify light absorption and emission.
MXenes, bare MXenes, or MX: The quest for the ideal catalyst
This perspective highlights the potential of MAX, MXenes, bare MXenes, and MX to revolutionize catalyst development in the chemical industry.
AI system autonomously designs stable novel 2D compounds
Researchers develop an AI technique called Material Transformer Generator that integrates composition generation, structure prediction, and stability analysis to automatically design promising new two-dimensional materials.
Transferring laser-induced graphene at extremely low temperatures for ultrathin bioelectronics
Exploring a novel method for transferring laser-induced graphene at low temperatures, vital for advancing ultrathin, flexible bioelectronics.