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Researchers develop full-color-emitting upconversion nanoparticle technology for ultra-high RGB display quality

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Dr. Ho Seong Jang and colleagues at the Extreme Materials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an upconversion nanoparticle technology that introduces a core@multi-shell nanostructure, a multilayer...

Apr 11, 2025

Reshaping quantum dots production through continuous flow and sustainable technologies

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As the demand for innovative materials continues to grow—particularly in response to today's technological and environmental challenges—research into nanomaterials is emerging as a strategic field. Among these materials, quantum dots are attr...

Apr 11, 2025

Plasma-synthesized photothermal material could enable efficient solar-powered water purification

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Technology for converting solar energy into thermal energy is ever evolving and has numerous applications. A breakthrough in the laboratory of Professor My Ali El Khakani at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has made a signific...

Apr 11, 2025

Scalable graphene membranes could supercharge carbon capture

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Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emissions is crucial in the fight against climate change. But current methods, like chemical absorption, are expensive and energy-intensive. Scientists have long eyed graphene—an atom-thin, ultra-stro...

Apr 11, 2025

Illuminating the twist: Light-driven inversion of supramolecular chirality

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Self-assembly or self-organization in molecular science refers to the phenomena where molecules spontaneously gather and form ordered structures, a unique property of materials used to develop optical and electronic materials.

Apr 11, 2025

Pt nano-catalyst with graphene pockets enhances fuel cell durability and efficiency

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The manufacturing and deployment of hybrid and electric vehicles is on the rise, contributing to ongoing efforts to decarbonize the transport industry. While cars and smaller vehicles can be powered using lithium batteries, electrifying heavy-duty...

Apr 11, 2025

A scalable graphene membrane for CO2 capture

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Scientists have developed a scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes that efficiently separate carbon dioxide. The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost and footprint of carbon capture technology.

Apr 11, 2025

Precise light control reversibly switches supramolecular chirality

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Researchers demonstrate reversible switching of supramolecular chirality using light, enabling new design strategies for optical and electronic materials.

Apr 11, 2025

Upconversion nanoparticles enable ultra-high color reproduction in displays

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Researchers developed core@multi-shell upconversion nanoparticles that emit full-color light, enhancing color accuracy in advanced display technologies.

Apr 11, 2025

Novel photothermal material directly converts sunlight into heat with unprecedented efficiency

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Scientists developed a plasma-based process for the synthesis of photothermal materials for water purification, and desalination.

Apr 11, 2025

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