Worldwide, scientists search for novel materials to build computer microchips for brain-like computers. However, there are no theoretical guidelines for the creation of these computers, even though this is crucial.
Oct 17th, 2023
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At the molecular scale, atoms and ions are always moving. If this nanoscale movement can be harvested, it could be a big source of energy.
Oct 17th, 2023
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Researchers unveil a groundbreaking method to create fast-charging lithium-ion batteries with long-lasting performance. By integrating red phosphorus and graphite, they've achieved higher energy density and charging speeds without compromising safety.
Oct 17th, 2023
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These coatings not only tackle bacterial infections but also promote faster wound healing and possess potent anti-inflammatory properties. This holds promise especially for the treatment of chronic wounds, which often pose challenges due to prolonged healing times.
Oct 17th, 2023
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A new study provides the first observation of nanoscale intrinsic ferroelectricity in magnesium-substituted zinc oxide thin films, i.e. metal oxide thin films with simple wurtzite crystal structures.
Oct 17th, 2023
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New technique could be used in medical diagnostics and advanced manufacturing.
Oct 17th, 2023
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Researchers succeeded in creating fluorescent duplexes that can generate any of 16 million colors - a work that surpasses the previous 256 colors limitation. This very large palette can be used to 'paint' with DNA and to accurately reproduce any digital image on a miniature 2D surface with 24-bit color depth.
Oct 17th, 2023
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Storing and manipulating electronic states in quantum dots measuring 10 nanometers or less.
Oct 17th, 2023
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Using carbon nanotubes' atomic structure, it is possible to create ultrafast electron sources nearing time-energy limits, allowing probes with sub-angstrom spatial and femtosecond time resolution, crucial for applications like attosecond electron microscopy.
Oct 17th, 2023
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A new technique to deliver medication through the blood-brain barrier has shown promise in a preclinical study for treating glioblastoma, the most common human brain cancer.
Oct 16th, 2023
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Researchers advance blue PeLEDs, aiming to match the efficiency of their red and green counterparts.
Oct 16th, 2023
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Researchers developed boron nitride nanotube templating techniques to efficiently synthesize high quality single-walled transition metal dichalcogenide nanotubes with controlled composition and chirality. This enables tailoring electronic properties.
Oct 16th, 2023
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Novel ferroelectric material enables smaller and better semiconductors for next-generation semiconductor devices
Oct 16th, 2023
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The findings have far-reaching implications for the world of optics and materials science, and bear significance for the development of 6G communications.
Oct 16th, 2023
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Scientists have unlocked fresh insights into the behaviour of quantum impurities within materials. The new, international theoretical study introduces a novel approach known as the 'quantum virial expansion', offering a powerful tool to uncover the complex quantum interactions in two-dimensional semiconductors.
Oct 16th, 2023
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Researchers have developed a method for fabricating photonic crystal structures based on nanoscale femtosecond laser multi-beam lithography by tightly focusing a multi-beam light field with controllable three-dimensional spatial distribution inside a crystal and combining it with chemical etching.
Oct 16th, 2023
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