Conducting 2D polymers synthesized with electron mobility rivaling graphene, overcoming challenges in polymer growth and enabling unprecedented electrical properties.
Apr 19th, 2024
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Researchers have developed the first comprehensive model of the quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films; a discovery that could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.
Apr 19th, 2024
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Researchers have unveiled a new means of predicting how to synthesize new materials via the ion-exchange. Based on computer simulations, the method significantly reduces the time and energy required to explore for inorganic materials.
Apr 19th, 2024
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The energy density of supercapacitors - battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes - can be improved by increasing the 'messiness' of their internal structure.
Apr 19th, 2024
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Scientists discovered that the magnetic nanobubbles2 known as skyrmions can be moved by electrical currents, attaining record speeds up to 900 m/s.
Apr 19th, 2024
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Researchers developed a fiber-like carbon nanotube electrode material that can store energy.
Apr 19th, 2024
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Researchers successfully demonstrated the straight-sliding dynamics of electric current-driven antiskyrmions at room temperature and without the presence of an external magnetic field in a chiral magnet.
Apr 19th, 2024
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Researchers develop heterostructures with material properties optimal for high-density energy storage, durable ultrafast charging.
Apr 19th, 2024
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Human mini-lungs grown by scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials. Though not expected to replace animal models completely, human organoids could soon lead to significant reductions in research animal numbers.
Apr 18th, 2024
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Measuring thermal properties of ultrathin silicon membranes without physical contact enables pristine characterization for advanced chip manufacturing.
Apr 18th, 2024
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A small amount of sweat could be all that's needed to power fitness trackers of the future.
Apr 18th, 2024
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Enzyme-packed flow-through reactors with custom nanomembranes significantly enhance chemical production yields and reaction rates for sustainable applications.
Apr 18th, 2024
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Researchers achieved a breakthrough in the development of next-generation light sources with a new method for understanding and measuring efficiency losses in light-emitting electrochemical cells.
Apr 18th, 2024
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In an effort to understand how and why 2D interfaces take on the structures they do, researchers have developed a method to visualize the thermally-induced rearrangement of 2D materials, atom-by-atom, from twisted to aligned structures using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
Apr 18th, 2024
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When stretched in one direction, nanomaterial expands perpendicular to applied force.
Apr 18th, 2024
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New research reveals that air annealing enhances the optoelectronic properties of CsPbI3 perovskite solar cells, reducing defects and potentially simplifying mass production.
Apr 17th, 2024
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