'Flashed' nanodiamonds are just a phase
Researchers produce fluorinated nanodiamond, graphene, concentric carbon via flash Joule heating.
Jun 21st, 2021
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A highly sensitive flexible tactile graphene sensor mimicking human fingerprint
Researchers report a novel flexible piezoresistive sensor with graphene-PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) microspheres for microstructure perception.
Jun 21st, 2021
Read moreNew method using profragrance nanoparticles promises longer-lasting scented products
Based on novel engineering technology, researchers have fabricated profragrance nanoparticles that precisely control fragrance release, both in aqueous solution and on wallpaper under indoor light. In addition, the method used supports the flash and scale-up preparation of profragrance nanoparticles for industrial applications, with high batch-to-batch reproducibility.
Jun 21st, 2021
Read moreResearch team discovers unexpected quantum behavior in kagome lattice
Experiments suggest evidence for novel patterns of electronic charge distribution in a kagome material whose handedness can be manipulated with a magnetic field.
Jun 19th, 2021
Read morePrintable biosensor simultaneously records, makes images of tissues and organs
Surgeons may soon be able to localize critical regions in tissues and organs during a surgical operation thanks to a new, biosensor that can be printed in 3D using an automated printing system.
Jun 18th, 2021
Read moreSurprising spider hair discovery may inspire stronger adhesives
Engineers impressed by the functional great diversity of hairs on spider legs.
Jun 18th, 2021
Read moreChanging a 2D material's symmetry can unlock its promise
A team of materials scientists and engineers used a strain gradient in order to break inversion symmetry, creating a novel optoelectronic phenomenon in the promising material molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) - for the first time.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreMeringue-like material could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer
Extremely low-density graphene-based aerogel 'meringue' can improve passenger comfort and reduce noise up to 80%.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreFusion of artificial intelligence and nanopore technology enables rapid point-of-care COVID test
Scientists have demonstrated that single virus particles passing through a nanopore could be accurately identified using machine learning. The test platform they created was so sensitive that the coronaviruses responsible for the common cold, SARS, MERS, and COVID could be distinguished from each other.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreA biological blueprint for tough color
The unique mechanical and optical properties found in the exoskeleton of a humble Asian beetle has the potential to offer a fascinating new insight into how to develop new, effective bio-inspired technologies.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreHybrid sub-nanometer porous membrane doubles the lifetime of rechargeable batteries
Chemists prevent dendrite formation in lithium metal batteries.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreThe absorption of an individual electrons captured on film (w/video)
Researchers have observed the absorption of a single electron by a levitated droplet with such a magnification that it is visible with the naked eye and can even be measured with a normal millimeter scaled ruler.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreBest of both worlds: High entropy meets low dimensions, opens up infinite possibilities
Scientists created a novel type of material that combines the structural flexibility of van der Waals materials with the endless tuning possibilities of high-entropy alloys. In their paper, they explore the properties of these new materials and the many promises they hold in electronics applications.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreMind the nanogap: Fast and sensitive oxygen gas sensors
Researchers have designed and produced nanogap gas sensors through a reliable and scalable fabrication strategy. The gap between electrodes, which can be as small as 20 nm, allows for sensing oxygen with an unprecedented response time at relatively low temperatures, especially compared with microgap sensors.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreNew super-resolution microscopy method approaches the atomic scale (w/video)
Scientists have developed a computational technique that greatly increases the resolution of atomic force microscopy. The method reveals atomic-level details on proteins and other biological structures under normal physiological conditions, opening a new window on cell biology, virology and other microscopic processes.
Jun 17th, 2021
Read moreResearchers uncover unique properties of a promising new 2D superconductor
Physicists have discovered that a unique superconducting metal is more resilient when used as a very thin layer.
Jun 16th, 2021
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