Helium-ion-beam nanofabrication: Extreme processes and applications
A new review summarizes comprehensively the extreme processes and applications of helium ion beam nanofabrication.
Jul 29th, 2022
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A paper battery with water switch
A newly developed water-activated disposable paper battery could be used to power a wide range of low-power, single-use disposable electronics - such as smart labels for tracking objects, environmental sensors and medical diagnostic devices - and minimize their environmental impact.
Jul 29th, 2022
Read moreSeeing double for better solar cells
A novel approach allows scientists to watch changes in the halide perovskite's structure and functional properties at the same time as the material solidifies into a thin film from solution.
Jul 29th, 2022
Read moreScientists fabricate high-performance large-area perovskite submodules for solar cells
Researchers have developed a facile surface redox engineering strategy for vacuum-deposited NiOx to match the slot-die-coated perovskite, and fabricated high-performance large-area perovskite submodules.
Jul 29th, 2022
Read moreNew nanocomposite copper coating could be the next superbug fighter
A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities.
Jul 28th, 2022
Read moreA nano-robot built entirely from DNA to explore cell processes
This highly innovative nano-robot should enable closer study of the mechanical forces applied at microscopic levels, which are crucial for many biological and pathological processes.
Jul 28th, 2022
Read moreA nanokelvin microwave freezer for molecules
Researchers have developed a new method to cool gases of polar molecules to near absolute zero. This paves the way for studying quantum effects of exotic forms of matter.
Jul 28th, 2022
Read moreBlink and you miss it: Intracellular nanothermometer has unprecedented versatility
Scientists have measured intracellular temperature gradients in human-derived cells at unprecedented spatial, temporal, and readout resolution.
Jul 28th, 2022
Read moreScientists use copper nanowires to combat the spread of diseases
Researchers have developed an antimicrobial spray that deposits a layer of copper nanowires onto high-touch surfaces in public spaces.
Jul 28th, 2022
Read moreNovel '2D petri dish' captures first images of atoms 'swimming' in liquid (w/video)
Scientists have created a novel 'nano-petri dish' using two-dimensional (2D) materials to create a new method of observing how atoms move in liquid.
Jul 28th, 2022
Read moreNew record for modeling atoms smashes previously held record number by factor of 10
A new record has been set for calculating the energy distribution function, or 'density of states', for over 100,000 silicon atoms, a first in computational materials science.
Jul 27th, 2022
Read moreResearchers give 2D electronics a performance boost
The use of an imperfect 2D material, contrary to conventional approaches, was found to increase carrier mobility by two orders at room temperature. This discovery paves a smoother path to 2D materials for semiconductors.
Jul 27th, 2022
Read moreArtificial skin sweats on command
The sophisticated artificial skin sweats where and how much the researchers want it to.
Jul 27th, 2022
Read moreNanodiamonds are a cell's best friend
Researchers have developed nanodiamonds to detect temperatures on the nanoscale inside cells and organelles.
Jul 27th, 2022
Read moreScientists regulate pore size distribution to improve nanofiltration membrane
A novel antifouling nanofiltration membrane for various types of industrial liquid separation applies new knowledge about the role of pore size distribution in filtration.
Jul 27th, 2022
Read moreTowards high-quality manganese oxide catalysts with large surface areas
The octahedral molecular sieve (OMS-1) is a very powerful manganese oxide-based catalyst, and researchers have found a remarkably simple way to synthesize it.
Jul 27th, 2022
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