Researchers who are working to find alternatives to lithium-ion batteries have turned their attention to potassium-ion batteries. Potassium is an abundant resource, and the technology functions in much the same way as lithium-ion batteries, but th...
Oct 27, 2023
Using sound waves to control atomic vacancies could enhance communication technologies and provide novel control mechanisms for quantum computing.
Oct 27, 2023
A collaborative team of researchers led by Prof. Cees Dekker at Delft University of Technology, in partnership with international colleagues, have introduced a pioneering breakthrough in the world of nanomotors—the DNA origami nanoturbine. This na...
Oct 27, 2023
Researchers from Texas A&M University have shown that a supercapacitor responds to charging by stretching and expanding, storing energy. This discovery can be applied to the construction of novel materials for flexible electronics or other dev...
Oct 27, 2023
A quick and reliable method of detecting COVID-19 infection would be a significant step in breaking the virus's hold on communities. Recently, Japanese researchers have created a revolutionary platform that combines artificial intelligence an...
Oct 27, 2023
Infrared light and electronics combined can create small, quick, and sensitive molecular sensing, imaging, and signaling devices. To fulfill the criteria for these functions, materials in the infrared spectrum must adhere to strict quality standar...
Oct 27, 2023
Researchers use an anisotropic lattice to induce strong chirality in metasurfaces, offering new possibilities in chiral sensing and wavefront modulations while maintaining high Q factors.
Oct 27, 2023
A new study published in Nature Communications delves into the manipulation of atomic-scale spin transitions using an external voltage, shedding light on the practical implementation of spin control at the nanoscale for quantum computing applicati...
Oct 27, 2023
A new study proves that bimetallic selenides are promising candidates for potassium storage devices and also offers new insight into the rational design of electrode materials for high-rate potassium-ion batteries.
Oct 27, 2023
A new class of nanoscale hybrid materials has the potential to improve sustainability across energy systems, transport, biosensors, water purification and even 3D printing, but the field is still very young.
Oct 27, 2023