Smaller than ever - Exploring the unusual properties of quantum-sized materials

Scientists synthesize sub-nanometer particles with precisely controlled proportions of indium and tin using specific macromolecular templates called dendrimers. Through a screening process spanning different metallic ratios, they discovered unusual electronic states and optical properties originating from size-miniaturization and elemental-hybridization.

Sensor for smart textiles survives washing machine, cars and hammers (w/video)

Researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive, seriously resilient strain sensor that can be embedded in textiles and soft robotic systems.

Nanometric carbon nitride photocatalysts with 'a la carte' properties

Scientists determined that simple, post-synthetic structural modifications can greatly influence the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitrides.

Researchers trap electrons to create elusive crystal

Researchers stacked two-dimensional semiconductors to create a moiré superlattice structure that traps electrons in a repeating pattern, ultimately forming the long-hypothesized Wigner crystal.

Modelling microswimmers for drug delivery

Mathematical models of cell motion in viscous liquids that show how this motion is affected by the presence of surfactant coating have applications in the design of artificial microswimmers for targeted drug delivery, micro-surgery and other applications.

The surprising strength of liquid crystals

In the quest for safer and longer-lasting batteries for electric cars, trucks, and planes, researchers explore a new class of materials to suppress the formation of dendrites.

Cloth face masks that can be disinfected by 1 hour of daylight

Researchers have developed a special type of cotton face mask that kills up to 99.9999% of bacteria and viruses within 60 minutes of daylight exposure.

Sticky electrons: When repulsion turns into attraction

For years, physicists have been studying strange phenomena - now they have found an explanation that could help to understand unconventional types of superconductivity.

3D graphene framework high-performance supercapacitors with ultra-high energy storage density

Researchers grew laser-induced ultra-thick 3D graphene frameworks directly on synthesized polyimide by optimizing the thermal sensitivity of polyimide to increase laser penetration depth.

Sorting out viruses with nanopores and machine learning

Researchers have developed a label-free method for identifying respiratory viruses based on changes in electrical current when they pass through silicon nanopores, which may lead to new rapid COVID-19 tests.