Scientists have presented a new search algorithm for single-atom-alloy catalysts (SAACs) that found more than 200 yet unreported candidates. Their work provides a recipe for finding best SAACs for various applications.
May 19th, 2021
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In a world-first, researchers have developed a new 3D antimicrobial surface to reduce bacterial build-up. The study saw a reduction in bacteria colonisation for three leading Urinary Tract Infection pathogens, including E. coli.
May 19th, 2021
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Researchers have demonstrated that an array of electrically connected spintronic devices can harvest a 2.4 GHz wireless signal, which can be used to power and charge small electronic devices and sensors.
May 19th, 2021
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Researchers found a clever and straightforward strategy to produce organic TF patterns with a controllable shape and thickness.
May 18th, 2021
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A filter made from polymer nanothreads blew three kinds of commercial masks out of the water by capturing 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in an experiment.
May 18th, 2021
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Researchers have devised a method, using spin-torque oscillators, to harness wireless signals and convert them into energy to power small electronics.
May 18th, 2021
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Physicists have used a complex oxide to create elements comparable to the neurons and synapses in the brain using spins, a magnetic property of electrons.
May 18th, 2021
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Scientists have identified a new type of defect as the most common source of disorder in on-surface synthesized graphene nanoribbons (GNRs). The researchers identified the atomic structure of these 'bite' defects and investigated their effect on quantum electronic transport in two different types of GNR.
May 18th, 2021
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Researchers have developed an innovative tactile sensor with super fast response time and high sensitivity. It can distinguish different external stimuli in real time.
May 18th, 2021
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Researchers have developed a membrane that is composed of a bundle of nanometer-sized tubes. They used it as a nanoreactor to convert water marked with methylene blue into clear water in milliseconds using sunlight as a driver.
May 18th, 2021
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Scientists have tapped into a poltergeist-like property of electrons to design devices that can capture excess heat from their environment--and turn it into usable electricity.
May 18th, 2021
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Scientists have found a novel way to control magnetic spins in a localized space.
May 18th, 2021
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New spectroscopy technique spies tiny imperfections in glass that could enable more durable glass.
May 17th, 2021
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Researchers developed LiDAR technology with ultralight nanophotonics based on metamaterials.
May 17th, 2021
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Researchers have constructed and operated NanoGear, a device consisting of interlocked molecular components and designed to function as a gear.
May 17th, 2021
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Neuron-like junctions made of mixed oxide-based materials could reduce the massive energy consumption of artificial intelligence operations.
May 17th, 2021
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