New work shows that this particular sandwich of graphene and boron nitride elicits properties that are suitable for use in new technological applications.
Apr 20th, 2023
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Researchers used the relatively straightforward process of thermomechanical nanomolding to create single-crystalline nanowires that can enable metastable phases that would otherwise be difficult to achieve with conventional methods.
Apr 20th, 2023
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Researchers have successfully synthesized barium titanate nanosheets with a thickness of 1.8 nanometers, the thinnest thickness ever created for a free-standing film. Given that thickness is related to functionality, their findings open the door to smaller, more efficient devices.
Apr 20th, 2023
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Materials showed functionality at a wide range of temperatures and a greatly increased ability to store electricity.
Apr 20th, 2023
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Researchers encode a metasurface to generate time-varying OAM beams, for a higher order twist on structured light.
Apr 20th, 2023
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Researchers have made 'intelligent' membranes whose 'memory' can be used in areas like smart separation technology, wound management, drug delivery, sensors and memory devices.
Apr 19th, 2023
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In a new study, immunostimulatory drugs slowed tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation.
Apr 19th, 2023
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Using models that predict how well a flexible electronic device will conform to spherical surfaces, engineers could usher in a new era in which these bendy devices can integrate seamlessly with parts of the human body.
Apr 19th, 2023
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Researchers created a solution to a nanoscale resolution challenge that has for decades limited the study of materials that could lead to more energy efficient semiconductors and electronics.
Apr 19th, 2023
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Using a brand-new engineering method, researchers were able to produce a small film-like sensor that is both flexible and sensitive enough to enable more streamlined future for electronic medical implants and real-time sensing applications.
Apr 19th, 2023
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Researchers have developed a nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process.
Apr 18th, 2023
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A novel design for a photoelectrochemical ultraviolet photodetector uses a multilayered nanostructure for improved UV detection and better sensitivity to environmental changes.
Apr 18th, 2023
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Researchers designed a cellulose nanofiber paper that can be used as a substrate for on-skin electronics. The porous structure of the nanopaper means that it can conform and adhere to the skin well enough for effective signal transfer and allows moisture to pass through for breathability and comfort.
Apr 18th, 2023
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First graphene-based cardiac implant senses irregularities, then stimulates the heart.
Apr 17th, 2023
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Researchers report the discovery of nano-scale devices that can transform into many different shapes and sizes even though they exist in solid states.
Apr 17th, 2023
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Robots operate instruments and artificial intelligence makes decisions to find useful new materials at the A-Lab.
Apr 17th, 2023
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