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Depositing dots on corrugated chips improves photodetector capabilities

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The technique eliminates the need for post-processing and advances the scalability and performance of quantum dot-based photodetectors.

May 1, 2025

Structure dictates effectiveness, safety in nanomedicine

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Historically, the vast majority of pharmaceutical drugs have been meticulously designed down to the atomic level. The specific location of each atom within the drug molecule is a critical factor in determining how well it works and how safe it is....

May 1, 2025

Exciting moments on the edge – unique properties confirmed in phosphorene nanoribbons

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

An international research collaboration, including The University of Warwick, The University of Cambridge and UCL, has demonstrated that ‘wonder material’ phosphorene nanoribbons (PNRs) exhibit both magnetic and electronic properties at room tempe...

May 1, 2025

Sponge-like carbon nanotube thermoelectric generator easily molds to complex shapes and powers sensors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers created a flexible thermoelectric generator using sponge-like carbon nanotubes to efficiently power small wearable sensors via heat harvesting.

Apr 30, 2025

Exceptional points boost sensitivity of surface acoustic wave sensors for gas detection

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In an advance in microsensor technology, researchers have unveiled an ultra-sensitive gas detection method using surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors enhanced by the physics of exceptional points (EPs). These EPs, phenomena from non-Hermitian syste...

Apr 30, 2025

Marker ink transforms into graphene-based electric circuit for low-cost sensors

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The first case of an electric circuit created using a simple marker and a laser beam shows that simple and sustainable materials can generate innovative applications on any surface, such as a coffee cup.

Apr 30, 2025

Nanoparticles hold immense promise in breast cancer battle

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Recent JCU research shows how nanoparticles can enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Apr 30, 2025

Ultrasound and microrobots team up to boost stem cell therapy for brain repair

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A novel study has unveiled a technique that enhances stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases by combining magnetic guidance with localized ultrasound stimulation. This approach successfully navigates magnetically loaded stem cells to spec...

Apr 30, 2025

Biomimetic COF membrane enables precise lithium ion separation for sustainable extraction

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A research team has developed an innovative membrane that mimics biological ion channels to achieve highly selective lithium ion separation from complex brines. Their study is published in Nature Communications, and the researchers were led by Pro...

Apr 30, 2025

Engineered extracellular vesicles facilitate delivery of advanced medicines

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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a technique that enables efficient delivery of therapeutic proteins and RNA to cells. The method, published in Nature Communications, shows promising results in animal studies to deliver gene edi...

Apr 30, 2025

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