Researchers developed a nanosensor able to accurately detect biomarkers for cancer in an extremely broad range of concentrations: from 10 particles per microliter to a million particles per microliter.
Feb 13, 2020
Organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells have attracted considerable research interest because of advantages of lightweight, flexibility and low-cost solution processing. With the development of organic photoactive materials, especially the new-emerging n...
Feb 13, 2020
The Chinese puzzle ball is an ornate decorative artwork consisting of several concentric shells that move independently of each other. In the recent decade, Chinese scientists provided a universal method for the fabrication of a conceptually simil...
Feb 13, 2020
Looking for cancer biomarkers in blood is a promising method for detecting metastatic cancer. It is less demanding than imaging techniques like MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). The main challenge to overcome is the extremely low concentrations of...
Feb 13, 2020
New advances in Micro Electro-Mechanical' technology including progression towards new semiconductors with greater capacity will open the door to a myriad of new opportunities for the maritime sector, according to an EU study.
Feb 13, 2020
Graphene is always raising high expectations, as a strong, ultrathin, two-dimensional material that could also be the basis for new components in information technology. There is huge need for characterization of graphene devices. This can be don...
Feb 13, 2020
Using a technique called molecular layer etching can help manufacturers and researchers develop new ways of making nanostructures.
Feb 13, 2020
Scientists explain how to increase the sensitivity of biosensors to the point where they can be integrated into smartphones, smart watches, and other wearable devices. The proposed solution can be not only easily fabricated but also integrated wit...
Feb 13, 2020
The capillary shrinkage of graphene oxide hydrogels was investigated to illustrate the relationship between the surface tension of the evaporating solvent and the associated capillary force, which was released by Quan-Hong Yang et al. in Science C...
Feb 13, 2020
The research group from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Prof. Jian-Hui Hou, reported that organic photovoltaic cells achieved an efficiency of 17% via fine-modification of the flexible side chains of non-fullerene a...
Feb 13, 2020
