Some light-emitting diodes (LEDs) created from perovskite, a class of optoelectronic materials, emit light over a broad wavelength range. Scientists have now shown that in some cases, the explanation of why this happens is incorrect.
May 11th, 2020
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Linking multiple copies of these devices may lay the foundation for quantum computing.
May 11th, 2020
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Scientists have succeeded to observe switching processes at previously unattained nanometer resolution. It opens the door towards new and innovative ultra-high-resolution displays of the future.
May 11th, 2020
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Researchers have synthesized branched polymer crystals that are tough enough to be used as tiny laser sources.
May 11th, 2020
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Researchers have conducted a theoretical study of the effects of defects in graphene on electron transfer at the graphene-solution interface. Their calculations show that defects can increase the charge transfer rate by an order of magnitude.
May 11th, 2020
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Scientists create flexible, ultrathin films of nanoparticles using a polymer 'corona' approach.
May 9th, 2020
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Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.
May 8th, 2020
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The fluorescence emitted by tiny zinc oxide quantum dots can be used to determine the penetration depth of certain substances used in the restoration of historical buildings.
May 8th, 2020
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Scientists discovered an effective method for controlling the frequency of confined light at the nanoscale in the form of phonon polaritons (light coupled to vibrations in the crystal).
May 8th, 2020
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Researchers have demonstrated how a femtosecond laser can be used to tune the structure and nanocomposite properties for titanium dioxide films filled with gold nanoparticles.
May 8th, 2020
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Results could help designers engineer high-temperature superconductors and quantum computing devices.
May 8th, 2020
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Researchers used a magnetic material that outperforms the strongest known micromagnets, yet is chemically stable, non-toxic and biologically compatible. Such new nanopropellers hold great potential for biomedical applications and minimally invasive surgeries of the future.
May 8th, 2020
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Carbon nanotubes based sensors can measure pressure with high precision.
May 8th, 2020
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Researchers report on a new method to obtain high color purity 3D objects with the use of a new class of nanoparticles.
May 7th, 2020
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Researchers demonstrate the laser-propulsion of graphene sails in microgravity. The light sails use a scalable micro-membrane design that minimizes their mass and hence increases their thrust upon light irradiation.
May 7th, 2020
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Researchers have designed tiny lenses that can easily be manufactured by laser 3D printing technique on top of various materials, including fragile novel 2D graphene-like materials.
May 7th, 2020
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