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AI system autonomously designs stable novel 2D compounds
Researchers develop an AI technique called Material Transformer Generator that integrates composition generation, structure prediction, and stability analysis to automatically design promising new two-dimensional materials.
Transferring laser-induced graphene at extremely low temperatures for ultrathin bioelectronics
Exploring a novel method for transferring laser-induced graphene at low temperatures, vital for advancing ultrathin, flexible bioelectronics.
New approach enables rapid fabrication of sensitive and stable MXene gas sensors
Novel technique produces nanometer-scale functionalized MXene films for high-performance gas sensors. Modular assembly significantly enhances sensitivity, selectivity, and stability over pristine MXenes. Insights into interplay between surface ligand engineering and structure-property relationships.
MOF-encased 'living seeds' could enable engineered microbes for manufacturing, medicine, and beyond
Researchers encased genetically modified microbes in protective metal-organic framework shells to create 'living seeds' that could enable the real-world use of engineered organisms for manufacturing, medicine, environmental remediation, and more.
Tactile touchscreen buttons pop up on demand
Novel electrostatic 'taxel' actuators that zip closed provide the force and displacement to dynamically create pressable buttons on touchscreens and other surfaces, restoring realistic tactile feedback.
Atomic glimpses orient defect engineering
New microscopy techniques now enable direct imaging of atomic defects' electric field polarization, unlocking understanding of defect tuning mechanisms for enhanced electrocatalysis and beyond.
Overcoming a fundamental challenge to enable scattering-free optical transparency
Researchers design novel meta-atoms with tailored responses that enable nearly ideal transparency customizable to arbitrary shapes across the electromagnetic spectrum.