Colloidal quantum dot lasers poised to come of age
Despite lingering obstacles, practical lasing devices based on these tiny specs of semiconductor matter are just around the corner.
Feb 18th, 2021
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When magnetotactic microswimmers condense like cold atoms
Scientists show that under certain circumstances magnetic field sensing microswimmers can self-organize into a new phase whose theoretical description shares formal similarities with that of ultra-cold quantum gases.
Feb 17th, 2021
Read moreNanometric sandwich technology improves sensitivity of rapid tests
This is the first time that scientists have developed a medical testing system by coupling metal nanostructures with an electrical insulator.
Feb 17th, 2021
Read moreProbing composite materials to make better batteries
Researchers found that when an ion-conducting polymer composite is placed in an electric field, it forms ion-rich hotspots that continue to grow for hours after the field is removed.
Feb 17th, 2021
Read moreScientists find an innovative way to use nanofluids in heat exchangers
Power engineers suggest improving the operation of heat exchangers by using two types of nanofluids and nano additives correctly.
Feb 17th, 2021
Read moreCapturing the contours of live cells with novel nanoimaging technique using graphene
Scientists have found a way to keep living, wet cells viable in an ultra-high-vacuum environment, using graphene, allowing accurate high-resolution visualization of the undistorted molecular structure and distribution of lipids in cell membranes.
Feb 17th, 2021
Read moreA performance leap for graphene modulators in next generation datacom and telecom
An international team of researchers reports the development of a graphene-based optical modulator that proves outstanding performances in modulation efficiency, stability and high speed.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreNanotechnologies reduce friction and improve durability of materials
Scientists have suggested using innovative thin films to considerably reduce friction and thus increase the durability of surfaces in mechanisms. This discovery can be important for many fields, from medicine to space technologies.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreMove over heavy goggles, here come the ultra-high refractive index lenses
A research team has developed a transparent amorphous silicon that transmits visible light - which permits us to distinguish the colors of objects - enabling the development of paper-thin lenses usable in head-mounted displays that show virtual and augmented reality images in real time.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreTapping into waste heat for electricity by nanostructuring thermoelectric materials
Scientists develop a relatively simple synthesis strategy to produce high-performance tin telluride nanosheets, a promising thermoelectric material.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreGraphene could one day be used to make quick, reliable tests for viruses like SARS-CoV-2
Scientists looked into the latest research to find the most exciting potential applications of graphene in point-of-care tests. This includes diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, but also detecting other viruses, bacteria and even cancerous tumours.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreGraphene 'nano-origami' creates tiniest microchips yet
By creating kinks in the structure of graphene, researchers have made the nanomaterial behave like a transistor, and have shown that when a strip of graphene is crinkled in this way, it can behave like a microchip, which is around 100 times smaller than conventional microchips.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreNanoengineered microcapsules deliver nerve growth factor to guide neuronal development
Researchers have demonstrated that nanoengineered biodegradable microcapsules can guide the development of hippocampal neurons in an in vitro experiment. The microcapsules deliver nerve growth factor, a peptide necessary for neuron growth.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreNanocoating can protect satellites from ultraviolet radiation and atomic oxygen in low-Earth orbit
Researchers detail how they developed a nano-barrier and custom-built deposition system that bonds to the surface of polymer or composite materials, protecting them from erosion in low-Earth orbit.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreInjectable nanoparticle gels release medicines over time
Injecting patients with a gel that would dissolve over several months could replace the need to administer daily or weekly shots. But to make this possible, researchers first had to create a Jello-like substance that could defy one of the fundamental laws of nature.
Feb 16th, 2021
Read moreSloshing quantum fluids of light and matter to probe superfluidity
The 'sloshing' of a quantum fluid comprised of light and matter reveals superfluid properties. A team of physicists have successfully created sloshing quantum liquids in a 'bucket' formed by containment lasers.
Feb 16th, 2021
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