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Discovery of nanoscale ferroelectricity in simple metal oxides paves way for advanced electronic devices

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new study provides the first observation of nanoscale intrinsic ferroelectricity in magnesium-substituted zinc oxide thin films, i.e. metal oxide thin films with simple wurtzite crystal structures.

Oct 17, 2023

Magnesium-Substituted Zinc Oxide Thin Films Found to Exhibit Nanoscale Intrinsic Ferroelectricity

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The study provides the first observation of nanoscale intrinsic ferroelectricity in magnesium-substituted zinc oxide thin films, i.e. metal oxide thin films with simple wurtzite crystal structures.

Oct 17, 2023

AI Just Got 100-Fold More Energy-Efficient

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanoelectronic device performs real-time AI classification without relying on the cloud, reducing energy expenses up to 100 times.

Oct 17, 2023

Birefringent All-Glass Metasurface Could Transform Waveplate Tech

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have adapted their novel metasurface process, which creates a thin layer on the surface of an optic, to create an all-glass metasurface with birefringence, or dual refraction, properties. T...

Oct 17, 2023

Nanologica Delivers Silica to Insulin Manufacturer for Evaluation in Production

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanologica delivers silica to an insulin manufacturer in Asia against an order received last year. The delivery consisists of silica for evaluation in full-scale production.

Oct 17, 2023

Researchers develop unique 'Electronic tongue' using graphene and MoS2

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers at Penn State University recently developed an electronic “tongue” and an electronic “gustatory cortex” based on graphene ans MoS2. The artificial tastebuds comprise tiny, graphene-based electronic sensors called chemitransistors that ...

Oct 17, 2023

Ushering in the era of light-powered 'multi-level memories'

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Storing and manipulating electronic states in quantum dots measuring 10 nanometers or less.

Oct 17, 2023

RIKEN and Fujitsu develop 64-qubit quantum computer

RIKEN   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

RIKEN and Fujitsu have collaborated to develop a new 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer at the RIKEN RQC- Fujitsu Collaboration Center. The new quantum computer, which leverages the technology developed by RIKEN and a consortium of joint re...

Oct 17, 2023

Scientists demonstrate ultrafast photoemission from carbon nanotube emitter

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Using carbon nanotubes' atomic structure, it is possible to create ultrafast electron sources nearing time-energy limits, allowing probes with sub-angstrom spatial and femtosecond time resolution, crucial for applications like attosecond elec...

Oct 16, 2023

Researchers develop organic nanozymes suitable for agricultural use

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanozymes are generally considered too toxic and expensive for use in agriculture and food science. Now, researchers have developed a nanozyme that is organic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and cost effective.

Oct 16, 2023

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