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Enhanced ion diffusion kinetics achieved through interpenetrated structures in electrochemical energy storage devices
As global demand for electrochemical electrodes continues to rise, a new trend has emerged, emphasizing the need to maintain ion diffusion efficiency while accommodating ultra-high loadings of active materials to enhance ...
Nanophysics
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Upcycling e-waste into heterogeneous CuₓO nano skeletons for high-performance glucose sensing
As the use of electronic devices continues to rise, the management of electronic waste (e-waste) has become a critical issue. Printed circuit board (PCB) recycling methods are generally classified into physical and chemical ...
Bio & Medicine
12 hours ago
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2D silk protein layers on graphene pave the way for advanced microelectronics and computing
After thousands of years as a highly valuable commodity, silk continues to surprise. Now it may help usher in a whole new direction for microelectronics and computing.
Nanomaterials
13 hours ago
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Single-step lifecycle monitoring made fast and easy with single-walled carbon nanotubes
A research team has published a work showcasing another practical and scalable application of single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Nanophysics
15 hours ago
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Study sheds light on trade-off between noise and power in nanoscale heat engines
Thanks to nanoscale devices as small as human cells, researchers can create groundbreaking material properties, leading to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics. However, to fully unlock the potential of ...
Nanophysics
Sep 17, 2024
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Researchers develop new method for delivering RNA and drugs into cells
Researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners have developed a method for co-delivering therapeutic RNA and potent drugs directly into cells, potentially leading to a more effective treatment of diseases.
Bio & Medicine
Sep 16, 2024
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Designing a better water filter: A fabric-like filter to remove tiny plastics and lead from drinking water
Water filters on the market today can remove some contaminants, but they're not designed to capture microplastics. In fact, some of them may actually add small plastics into drinking water during the filtration process. What's ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 16, 2024
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Physicists achieve high selectivity in nanostructures using selenium doping
Physicists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have achieved controlled conformational arrangements in nanostructures using a flexible precursor and selenium doping, enhancing material properties and structural ...
Nanophysics
Sep 16, 2024
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Device malfunctions from continuous current lead to discovery that can improve design of microelectronic devices
A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is providing new insights into how next-generation electronics, including memory components in computers, break down or degrade over time. Understanding ...
Nanophysics
Sep 13, 2024
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Making 'atomic lasagna': New method transforms 3D materials into stable layered thin films with promising properties
A research team discovered a method to transform materials with three-dimensional atomic structures into nearly two-dimensional structures—a promising advancement in controlling their properties for chemical, quantum, and ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 13, 2024
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New method to break down forever chemicals uses nanoparticles and ultrasound
What do firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, water-repellent textiles and pesticides all have in common? They all contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS—human-made chemicals that don't break down naturally. ...
Bio & Medicine
Sep 13, 2024
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Fluorescent nanomaterial could transform how we visualize fingerprints
Researchers created a fluorescent nanoparticle using a combination of materials (MCM-41, chitosan and dansylglycine) to examine latent fingerprints. These nanoparticles have special properties that make them adhere well to ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 12, 2024
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An unprecedented feat: Printing 3D photonic crystals that completely block light
Photonic crystals are materials with repeating internal structures that interact with light in unique ways. We can find natural examples in opals and the vibrant colored shells of some insects. Even though these crystals ...
Nanophysics
Sep 12, 2024
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Researchers develop proton barrier films using pore-free graphene oxide
Kumamoto University's research team, led by Assistant Professor Kazuto Hatakeyama and Professor Shintaro Ida of Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials, has announced a groundbreaking development in hydrogen ion barrier films ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 12, 2024
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Novel coupled nanopore platform offers greater precision for detecting molecules
"As complex living systems, we likely have trillions upon trillions of tiny nanoscopic holes in our cells that facilitate and regulate the crucial processes that keep us alive and make up who are," says Marija Drndić, a ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 12, 2024
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Atomic diffusion technique could lead to mass production of metal nanowires
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has created a new technique for growing the tiny metal nanowires (NWs) that are expected to be used in next-generation electronics. Their results suggest a way to mass produce pure ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 10, 2024
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Unraveling the fundamental principles of eutectic solidification with real-time, nanoscale imaging
During eutectic solidification, a mixture of two or more solids self-assemble, forming composite microstructures ranging from ordered layers to intricate maze-like patterns that underlie properties like tensile strength or ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 9, 2024
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Open-source software helps streamline 2D materials research with scanning tunneling microscope automation
A new open-source software package developed by Monash University researcher Julian Ceddia aims to significantly streamline the study of materials using scanning tunneling microscopes (STMs).
Nanomaterials
Sep 9, 2024
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Silver nanoparticles and a new sensing method can fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms
From safeguarding our food supply to preventing hospital infections, the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing challenge. Some bacteria can form biofilms, thick aggregates of millions of individual cells ...
Bio & Medicine
Sep 9, 2024
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Research team achieves high-resolution 2D imaging for graphene devices under high pressure
A research team led by Prof Zhang Zengming from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has combined nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond with a diamond anvil ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 9, 2024
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