In a novel process, researchers mix together nanoparticles as in a chemical reaction, which then arrange themselves completely independently into molecule-like structures.
Sep 19, 2023
In the incredibly small world of molecules, the elementary building blocks—the atoms—join together in a very regular pattern. In contrast, in the macroscopic world with its larger particles, there is much greater disorder when particles connect.
Sep 19, 2023
Researchers from Japan have unlocked the potential of tannic acid and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene oxide by using them to synthesize strong and smart supramolecular gels in a zero-waste process. These gels exhibit remarkable characteri...
Sep 19, 2023
The properties of nanoribbon edges are important for their applications in electronic devices, sensors, and catalysts. A group of scientists from Japan and China studied the mechanical response of single-layer molybdenum disulfide nanoribbons with...
Sep 19, 2023
A new technique allows for much better control of twist angle and strain in layered two-dimensional materials The post Graphene ribbons advance twistronics appeared first on Physics World.
Sep 19, 2023
Today we published a new edition of our Graphene Batteries Market Report, with all the latest information. The batteries market is extremely active, as demand from EVs and mobile applications increases research and development efforts, and graphen...
Sep 19, 2023
A quantum computer slowed simulated molecular quantum effects by a billion times, allowing researchers to directly measure them for the first time.
Sep 19, 2023
To improve the quality of microchips and make the chipmaking process more efficient, researchers at the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute of Nanotechnology developed an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) broadband imaging spectrometer. The new spectro...
Sep 19, 2023
A study showing how electrons flow around sharp bends, such as those found in integrated circuits, has the potential to improve how these circuits, commonly used in electronic and optoelectronic devices, are designed.
Sep 19, 2023
Battery research tool lets researchers extract pixel-by-pixel information from nanoscale X-ray movies of electrode particles absorbing and releasing lithium ions.
Sep 19, 2023
