Carbon nanotube microelectrodes for optoelectronic e-textile applications

The performances of fiber optoelectronic components were improved by wrapping electrodes with desired shapes around the thread. Fiber photodiodes were integrated into the fabric to measure the wearer's pulse from their fingertips.

Chemistry goes under cover

Covering metal catalyst surfaces with thin two-dimensional oxide materials can enhance chemical reactions.

Nanoparticle-delivered COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows promise in preclinical studies

Scientists have developed a promising new COVID-19 vaccine candidate that utilizes nanotechnology and has shown strong efficacy in preclinical disease models.

Scientists improve understanding of plasma source for synthesis of carbon nanotubes

Researchers have developed an insight that could facilitate production of microscopic carbon nanotubes used in everything from microchips to sporting goods to pharmaceutical products. The research could ensure that fabrication forms nanotubes as efficiently as possible.

Researchers develop new strategy for efficient OLED active matrix displays

Researchers introduce a novel device concept towards high-efficient and low-voltage vertical organic lighting-emitting transistors. With the new device architecture and fabrication technology, the team paves the way for a broad application of efficient OLED active matrix displays.

Scientists develop elements for biomolecular electronics

Scientists believe that biological macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, amino acids can become a promising material for modern electronics. It obtains several unique properties, for example, the self-organization ability, which is why the molecules can be assembled into certain structures, for example, into biomolecular films.

Entirely new growth mechanism allows spontaneous folding growth of graphene

Scientists report the discovery of spontaneous folding growth of graphene on h-BN substrate via adopting a simple chemical vapor deposition method.

On-surface synthesis of graphene molecules and their superlattices

Researchers have devised a new method for the synthesis of nanographene molecules with a high product yield for the development of next generation quantum devices.

Chemists develop unique method for production of hollow nanoparticles from liquid metal

The new method will not only make these particles easier to produce, but it will also allow the properties of metal nanocapsules to be modified.

Freezing at the nanoscale: A closer look

At the nanoscale, water freezes in various ways, and not all of them are completely understood. Among other benefits, getting a better handle on these processes could mean big improvements in weather prediction.

Coronavirus-like nanoparticles could ensure reliability of simpler, faster COVID-19 tests

Such coronavirus-like nanoparticles would serve as something called a positive control for COVID-19 tests.

Universal sequence of Chern insulators in superconducting magic angle graphene

Scientists have discovered a full sequence of symmetry broken Chern insulators which are induced by strong correlations in magic angle graphene.