Controlling bubble formation on electrodes

Study finds the wettability of porous electrode surfaces is key to making efficient water-splitting or carbon-capturing systems.

Plasmon-coupled gold nanoparticles useful for thermal history sensing

Researchers have demonstrated that stretching shape-memory polymers embedded with clusters of gold nanoparticles alters their plasmon-coupling, giving rise to desirable optical properties.

Pressure sensor with high sensitivity and linear response based on soft micropillared electrodes

Researchers have improved the deformability of the sensor structure by designing a flexible electrode with a surface micropillared structure with a large aspect ratio that is easy to buckle and lose stability.

DNA-metal double helix

Single-stranded DNA as supramolecular template for highly organized palladium nanowires.

Measuring the topology of a polaritonic analog of graphene

A recent study reports the measurement of topological invariants in artificial graphene.

Tuning of one atomic layer unlocks catalytic pathway

An atomically precise surface probe helped researchers discover that a catalyst can be activated by tuning the composition of just one atomic surface layer.

How to make atomic-scale superconductors resistant to magnetic fields

Scientists discovered that a superconductor with atomic-scale thickness can retain its superconductivity even when a strong magnetic field is applied to it.

Inexpensive tin packs a big punch for the future of supercapacitors

Researchers have developed a better material to improve connectivity while maintaining recyclability and low cost.

Sorting out nanodiamonds with fluorescent centers (w/video)

Scientists have developed a method to use lasers to control the movement of nanodiamonds with fluorescent centers.

Researchers harvest energy from radio waves to power wearable devices

Researchers developed a stretchable wideband dipole antenna system capable of wirelessly transmitting data that is collected from health-monitoring sensors.

Looking at the potential for a new magnetised nanoparticle to treat brain cancer

Scientists found new magnetised nanoparticle can be used in combination with other therapies, such as magnetic heat therapy, to potentially treat brain cancer.