Tuesday, March 2, 2021

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.