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Quasiparticle research unlocks new insights into tellurene, paving the way for next-gen electronics
To describe how matter works at infinitesimal scales, researchers designate collective behaviors with single concepts, like calling a group of birds flying in sync a "flock" or "murmuration." Known as quasiparticles, the ...
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Fully recyclable carbon nanotube fibers have far-reaching implications for manufacturing across sectors
In a significant step toward creating a sustainable and circular economy, Rice University researchers have published a study in the journal Carbon demonstrating that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can be fully recycled without ...
Nanomaterials
Jan 13, 2025
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Molecular 'velcro': Covalent bonds between 2D materials unlock enhanced optoelectronic capabilities
Researchers have chemically linked 2D materials using a molecular "velcro," resulting in a device with improved optoelectronic properties. The device, made of palladium nanosheets covalently bonded with MoS2, shows an enhanced ...
Nanophysics
Jan 13, 2025
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DNA nanorobots that can alter artificial cells offer a new tool for synthetic biology
The shape and morphology of a cell play a key role in the biological function. This corresponds to the principle of "form follows function," which is common in modern fields of design and architecture. The transfer of this ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 13, 2025
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Versatile nanothermometer enables real-time material structure and temperature observation
Technological advancements in the simultaneous observation of ultrafine structures and temperature changes in materials are paving the way for the development of advanced materials. This innovation is expected to facilitate ...
Nanophysics
Jan 13, 2025
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Scientists engineer nanostructured surfaces hostile to bacteria but friendly to cells
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created nanostructured alumina surfaces which are strongly antibacterial but can be used to culture cells. They found that anodic porous alumina (APA) surfaces prepared ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 13, 2025
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Covalent organic frameworks demonstrate considerable potential for efficient energy transport
An interdisciplinary research team from LMU, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and the University of Oxford has employed novel spectroscopic techniques to investigate the diffusion of excited states in covalent organic ...
Nanophysics
Jan 10, 2025
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Single-atom metal layer reveals unexpected spin-polarized current control with light
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have demonstrated that the direction of the spin-polarized current can be restricted to only one direction in a single-atom layer of a thallium-lead alloy when irradiated at room temperature. ...
Nanophysics
Jan 10, 2025
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Highly tunable biotemplating method expands nanostructure synthesis options
A joint research team has developed a biotemplating method that utilizes specific internal proteins in biological samples and has high tunability. The study is published in Advanced Science.
Bio & Medicine
Jan 10, 2025
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Scientists develop high-impact materials for optoelectronic technologies
Every day, people are reaping the benefits of work by scientists and engineers to make more effective X-ray machines, computers, cell phones and televisions. Florida State University researchers are pushing the boundaries ...
Nanophysics
Jan 10, 2025
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Hidden transport pathways in graphene confirmed, paving the way for next-generation device design
Electron transport in bilayer graphene exhibits a pronounced dependence on edge states and a nonlocal transport mechanism, according to a study led by Professor Gil-Ho Lee and Ph.D. candidate Hyeon-Woo Jeong of POSTECH's ...
Nanophysics
Jan 10, 2025
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Janus graphene nanoribbons poised to advance quantum technologies
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have recently achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of next-generation carbon-based quantum materials, opening new horizons for advancements in ...
Nanophysics
Jan 9, 2025
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Domain wall fluctuations in 2D materials reveal a new mechanism of superconductivity
Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals are made of atomically thin layers, held together by weak van der Waals forces. These materials have been the focus of numerous studies, as their unique properties make them ideal for studying ...
Decoding 2D material growth: White graphene insights open doors to cleaner energy and more efficient electronics
A breakthrough in decoding the growth process of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a 2D material, and its nanostructures on metal substrates could pave the way for more efficient electronics, cleaner energy solutions and greener ...
Nanophysics
Jan 8, 2025
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Micro, modular, mobile—DNA-linked microrobots offer new possibilities in medicine and manufacturing
When robots are made out of modular units, their size, shape, and functionality can be modified to perform any number of tasks. At the microscale, modular robots could enable applications like targeted drug delivery and autonomous ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 8, 2025
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Graphene technique improves ultrathin film manufacturing for flexible electronics
As the demand for thinner, lighter, and more flexible electronic devices grows, the need for advanced manufacturing processes has become critical. Polyimide (PI) films are widely used in these applications due to their excellent ...
Nanomaterials
Jan 8, 2025
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Researchers image magnetic skyrmions at room temperature for the first time
An international research team, working with cutting-edge technology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has made a discovery that may dramatically expand the materials used in next-generation, energy-efficient memory ...
Nanophysics
Jan 8, 2025
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Sustainable nanofiber coating can extend fruit shelf life
As fruits and vegetables are perishable, it can be challenging to keep them fresh and safe to eat. In the time it takes to transport them from farm to table, these difficulties with post-harvest storage mean that enormous ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 7, 2025
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Combining graphene and nanodiamonds for better microplasma devices
Microplasma devices are incredibly versatile tools for generating and sustaining plasmas on micro- and millimeter scales. The latest advances in nanotechnology now promise to expand their range of applications even further ...
Nanophysics
Jan 7, 2025
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From superfood to super material: Goji berries yield antibacterial silver nanoparticles
As the search for sustainability permeates all fields, researchers are turning to a unique organic source for creating antibacterial silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs)—the humble goji berry.
Bio & Medicine
Jan 7, 2025
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