With new optical device, engineers can fine tune the color of light

A new sort of optical device allows engineers to change the frequencies of individual photons, putting new capabilities in engineers' hands.

Graphene-based 3D motion tracking system could streamline vision for autonomous tech

A new real-time, 3D motion tracking system combines transparent light detectors with advanced neural network methods to create a system that could one day replace LiDAR and cameras in autonomous technologies.

Nanofiltration membranes to treat industrial wastewater from heavy metals

Researchers have developed innovative membranes for the complete removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater. The special nanostructure of zinc-modified aluminum oxide made it possible to remove arsenic and lead from water with an efficiency of 87% and 98%, respectively.

Transport phenomena at the nanoscale

Scientists have exploited the so-called Talbot effect to create the interference pattern with hard X-ray beams at a subnanometer wavelength (0.17 nm).

Breakthrough in materials discovery enables 'twistronics' for bulk systems

The findings allow manipulation of materials for the first time by stacking films at a twist angle, allowing a new way to control light emitting from materials.

Eliminating dangerous bacteria with nanoparticles

Researchers are developing nanoparticles that can be used to detect and kill multi-resistant pathogens that hide inside our body cells.

The sweet taste of success for a supported nickel phosphide nanoalloy catalyst

Researchers report a nickel phosphide nanoalloy catalyst that cooperates with its support to give high activity for the selective conversion of maltose to maltitol.