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Nanowire could provide a stable, easy-to-make superconducting transistor

Inspired by decades-old research, the new technology could boost quantum computers and other superconducting electronics.

Feb 11th, 2021

Wafer-scale production of graphene-based photonic devices

Researchers have devised a wafer-scale fabrication technology that, thanks to predetermined graphene single-crystal templates, allows for integration into silicon wafers, enabling automation and paving the way to large scale production.

Feb 11th, 2021

Vibrating 2D materials

Two-dimensional materials hold out hope for many technical applications. An international research team now has determined for the first time how strongly 2D materials vibrate when electronically excited with light.

Feb 11th, 2021

Nanoparticle gel unites oil and water in manufacturing-friendly approach

Novel gel-creation method could open applications in water filtration, other areas.

Feb 11th, 2021

Nanoscale imaging method offers insight into alloyed nanoparticle synthesis

Scientists have applied a novel method - in situ liquid phase transmission electron microscopy (LP-TEM) synthesis - allowing a closer look at the molecular and nanoscale processes that govern how metals mix into alloyed nanoparticle during wet chemical synthesis.

Feb 10th, 2021

A scalable method for the large-area integration of 2D materials

Researchers demonstrate large-area integration of two-dimensional materials and their heterostructures by wafer bonding.

Feb 10th, 2021

Light interference can help in quicker identification of defective graphene surface

Scientists establish phase-shift interferometry as a robust tool for rapid characterization of graphene surface with potential for industrial applications.

Feb 10th, 2021

Biomaterials and nanotechnology could mean better vaccines, virus-fighting surfaces

Scientists are working toward advances that, using nanotechnology, could lead to a hospital bed or doorknob that naturally destroys viruses.

Feb 9th, 2021

New piezoelectric material remains effective to high temperatures

Scientists outline the material selection and design of a novel bimorph piezoelectric energy harvester with an extremely high energy harvesting output power density.

Feb 9th, 2021

Researchers use hot nano-chisel to create artificial bones in a Petri dish

This work could lead to efficient, detailed artificial bone tissue, opening doors to disease modeling, in vitro cell research on targeted therapies, drug screening and more.

Feb 9th, 2021

Scientists develop a sensitive method to find and trace nanomaterials in blood and tissues

An international team of researchers developed a sensitive method to find and trace nanomaterials in blood and tissues, and traced nanomaterials across an aquatic food chain, from microorganisms to fish, which is a major source of food in many countries. This method can open new horizons for taking safety actions.