Using DNA origami, researchers have built a diamond lattice with a periodicity of hundreds of nanometers - a new approach for manufacturing semiconductors for visible light.
Using interference between two lasers, scientists have created an 'optical conveyor belt' that can move polaritons in semiconductor-based microcavities. This work could lead to the development of new devices with applications in areas such…
A new pulse irradiation technique synthesizes thin films at ultra-low temperatures, making it ideal for flexible optoelectronic devices and wearable electronics.
Scientists have made a breakthrough in significantly improving the sharpness of X-ray imaging and potentially boosting the speeds at which X-ray scans can be processed.
Researchers develop a precise method for patterning gold nanoparticles on surfaces using DNA origami and electron beam lithography, enabling tunable plasmonic metasurfaces.
Quantum tunneling lets particles seem to move faster than light. Physicists now propose a new method to accurately measure tunneling time and control particle speed.
In a novel study, researchers have made significant strides in understanding the behaviour of micro- and nanobubbles on electrodes during water electrolysis. This process is crucial for (green) hydrogen production.
Researchers have developed a new technique to quickly identify two-dimensional topological quantum materials, accelerating progress in this promising field of technology.
Researchers have developed a new method for calculating phase diagrams of physical systems that works similarly to ChatGPT. This artificial intelligence could even automate scientific experiments in the future.
Self-assembling molecules form a single-molecule-thick layer, boosting solar cell efficiency by acting as electron-transporting layers and enabling more efficient tandem devices.
Researchers have developed a new method where organic semiconductors can become more conductive with the help of air as a dopant. The study is a significant step towards future cheap and sustainable organic semiconductors.
Researchers have developed a novel photochromic material that exhibits high-contrast luminescence switching. This material enables optical data storage with enhanced density and multilevel security using an innovative rotary encoder design.
Researchers have developed a protein-?based gel that breaks down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract without harming the body. In the future, people who take the gel could reduce the harmful and intoxicating effects of alcohol.
Researchers, for the first time, made visible how electrons form vortices in a material at room temperature. Their experiment used a quantum sensing microscope with an extremely high resolution.
Magnetic nanomotors enable highly efficient capture and precise identification of emerging pollutants at part-per-trillion concentrations, offering a sustainable solution for water quality monitoring.
Researchers developed software package that will make it straightforward for researchers to run parallel cascade selection molecular dynamics (PaCS-MD) simulations.
New research shows nanoparticle surfactants allow thermal welding and modular design of all-liquid fluidic devices, overcoming limitations of previous approaches.
What if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can, but better? A new class of synthetic materials could allow for smaller devices that use less power.