Thursday, September 20, 2018

Two-dimensional multibit optoelectronic memory

Scientists have developed multibit optoelectronic memory using a heterostructure made of two-dimensional (2D) materials for next generation devices.

Graphene bilayer provides efficient transport and control of spins

Physicists have have built an optimized bilayer graphene device which displays both long spin lifetimes and electrically controllable spin-lifetime anisotropy. It has the potential for practical applications such as spin-based logic devices.

Quick and not-so-dirty: A rapid nano-filter for clean water

Liquid metal-based innovation can clean dirty water over 100 times faster than current technology.

Scientists develop 2D materials capable of having magnetism

An international team of physicists and chemists have been able to create materials similar to graphene from a molecular synthesis. These are MUV-1, robust materials with great chemical versatility that are capable of having different physical properties such as magnetism.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

New nanoparticle superstructures made from pyramid-shaped building blocks

Researchers have assembled complex macroscale superstructures from pyramid-shaped nanoparticle building blocks. This research demonstrates a promising new way to bring the useful properties of nanoparticles to macroscale materials and devices.

How long does a quantum jump take?

With the help of sophisticated experiments and calculations, it has now become possible to measure the duration of the famous photoelectric effect.

Interfacial engineering core@shell nanoparticles for active and selective direct H2O2 generation

In a review article, scientists present the latest advances in direct H2O2 generation.