Scientists develop new magnetic nanomaterial for counterfeit money prevention

An international research team has developed a new iron-cobalt-nickel nanocomposite with tunable magnetic properties. The nanocomposite could be used to protect money and securities from counterfeiting.

Graphene nanoparticles and their influence on neurons

New research shows that the nanomaterial acts on the excitatory synapses, interfering with the development of anxiety related behaviours in vertebrates.

Adaptive microelectronics reshape independently and detect environment for first time

Researchers demonstrated for the first time that adaptive microelectronics are able to position themselves in a controlled manner, manipulate biological tissue, and respond to their environment by analyzing sensor signals.

Porous, ultralow-temperature supercapacitors could power Mars, polar missions

Researchers have 3D printed porous carbon aerogels for electrodes in ultralow-temperature supercapacitors, reducing heating needs for future space and polar missions.

New model to determine photoluminescence quantum efficiency of perovskite films

Scientists have developed a model, by means of which photoluminescence quantum efficiency of perovskite films can be determined exactly for the first time.

Nano-mapping phase transitions in electronic materials

Scientists have combined two cutting-edge techniques to achieve nanoscale mapping of each distinct electronic phase.

Bimodal imaging receives nanoparticle enhancement

A nanoparticle's size is fine-tuned to offer high-resolution images before and during surgical procedures.

Moire than meets the eye

Researchers make carbon nanotube patterns called moires for materials research.

Bacteria needle under the electron microscope

Researchers watch injectisome of gram-negative bacteria in action for the first time.

Producing highly efficient LEDs based on 2D perovskite films

Researchers have developed a 2D perovskite material for the most efficient LEDs.

Soft contact lenses eyed as new solutions to monitor ocular diseases

New contact lens technology to help diagnose and monitor medical conditions may soon be ready for clinical trials.

Huge potential for electronic textiles made with new cellulose thread

Electronic textiles offer revolutionary new opportunities in various fields, in particular healthcare. But to be sustainable, they need to be made of renewable materials. A research team now presents a thread made of conductive cellulose, which offers fascinating and practical possibilities for electronic textiles.