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New method may facilitate the use of graphene nanoribbons in nanoelectronics

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An international collaborative study that features researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU), presented a new method for growing ultra-long and ultra-narrow strips of graphene (a derivative of graphite), which exhibit semiconducting properties th...

May 20, 2024

Study investigates enhancing superconductivity of graphene-calcium superconductors

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Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with zero resistance when they are cooled below a certain critical temperature. They have applications in several fields, including magnetic resonance imaging, particle accelerators, elect...

May 20, 2024

New quantum dot approach can enhance electrical conductivity of solar cells

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A team led by Professor Jongmin Choi of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering has developed a PbS quantum dot that can rapidly enhance the electrical conductivity of solar cells. The findings are published in the journal Small.

May 20, 2024

Blueprints of self-assembly

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Scientists have taken a step closer to replicating nature's processes of self-assembly. The study describes the synthetic construction of a tiny, self-assembled crystal known as a 'pyrochlore,' which bears unique optical properties....

May 20, 2024

Quantum dot solar cells boosted by instant light treatment

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A team led by Professor Jongmin Choi of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed a PbS quantum dot that can rapidly enhance the electrical conductivity of solar cells. This was a joint research with Professor Changyo...

May 20, 2024

Battery-free light emission powered by triboelectricity

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

DGIST’s Dr. Jeong Soon-moon and the research team (Division of Energy & Environmental Technology) have collaborated with Dr. Lim Sung-jun (Division of Nanotechnology) and Prof. Kim Young-hoon (Department of Applied Chemistry, Kookmin Unive...

May 20, 2024

Revolutionizing cancer treatment by intracellular protein delivery using hybrid nanotubes

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The intracellular delivery of proteins is an important technique for unveiling the cellular functions, protein complex structure, and therapeutics. However, the conventional delivery methods have several limitations. To address this, researchers f...

May 20, 2024

Innovative MXene hydrogel enables wearable health monitoring and treatment

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Imagine a future where a simple stick-on patch can continuously monitor your vital signs, alert you to potential health issues, and even deliver targeted therapies – all while you go about your daily life. This vision of seamlessly integrated, mul...

May 20, 2024

Ion irradiation offers promise for 2D material probing

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Two-dimensional materials such as graphene promise to form the basis of incredibly small and fast technologies, but this requires a detailed understanding of their electronic properties. New research demonstrates that fast electronic processes can...

May 17, 2024

Using DNA origami, researchers create diamond lattice for future semiconductors of visible light

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The shimmering of butterfly wings in bright colors does not emerge from pigments. Rather, photonic crystals are responsible for the play of colors. Their periodic nanostructure allows light at certain wavelengths to pass through while reflecting o...

May 17, 2024

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