Virginia Tech has won a $2.5 million grant to establish its own center for earth and environmental nanotechnology infrastructure, part of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure network. The center will focus on characterization, fabrication, and analysis of nanomaterials in soil, water, air, and biological systems.
The University of Southampton has been awarded a £3m grant to bring together top researchers to explore new nanotechnology applications for enhanced safety at sea, on land and in the air. The project will support over 50 PhD students in interdisciplinary research projects, providing training and building technical capacity.
University of Pittsburgh professor Jeremy Levy has been awarded a $3 million grant to pursue research in reconfigurable nanoelectronics at oxide interfaces. The grant aims to merge two fields: semiconductor nanoelectronics and complex oxides, which hold promise for future applications including data storage and medical imaging.
Graphene transistors and photodetectors will benefit from this simpler thermodynamic approach, allowing for improved performance. Researchers have discovered that the energy of ultrafast electrical currents is efficiently converted into electron heat, enabling faster operation speeds.
Professor Andreas Peter Ruediger, a leading expert in nanophotonics and nanoelectronics, has been awarded an honorary Fellowship of the Munich University of Applied Sciences (MUAS). He will collaborate with the university on a research project exploring multifunctional materials for new applications in nanotechnology.
Researchers at the University of Houston are working on discovering novel materials to improve superconducting properties, thermoelectric efficiency and microelectronic performance. They aim to develop new materials that can transform electricity generation, transmission and storage, as well as reduce greenhouse gases.
Researchers created a cheap alternative to graphene aerogels for electromagnetic absorption, with properties similar to graphene aerogels. The new material has low loss and wide effective bandwidth, making it suitable for various applications.
Researchers have developed an antireflex device that efficiently uncouples high-frequency signals from nanocomponents to larger circuits. By minimizing impedance differences, the scientists can transmit signals with reduced loss and increase the performance of electronics.
Researchers at Lehigh University discovered that randomly oriented metal nanowires improve conductivity, contradicting expectations that highly ordered configurations would outperform them. The study found that restricting nanowire orientation slightly increases parallel conductivity but reduces perpendicular conductivity.
The Department of Navy announced 36 young investigators who will receive grants to fund research in various naval-relevant science and technology areas. The awardees, representing 31 institutions across the US, will receive funding for laboratory equipment, graduate student stipends, and other expenses.
Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a new type of graphene aerogel using direct ink writing. The 3D printed aerogels exhibit high surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and supercompressibility, making them suitable for applications such as energy storage and sensors.
Scientists have created the first germanium-tin semiconductor laser for silicon chips, enabling faster data transfer and reducing energy consumption. The new material can be applied directly onto a silicon chip, paving the way for high-speed data transmission.
A novel ultrafast quantum chemical method called FMO-DFTB enables rapid simulations of complex molecular systems, achieving a huge improvement over traditional methods. The method has successfully evaluated large molecules including polypeptides, DNA segments, small proteins, and fullerite surfaces.
Scientists in Jülich have discovered a combination of materials that strengthens Friedel oscillations and bundles them in different directions, creating 'giant anisotropic charge density oscillations'. These oscillations can be used to enhance nanoelectronic components and filter magnetic information.
Dr. Mark Hersam, an ONR-supported scientist, has won a $625,000 MacArthur Fellowship for his work on graphene and nanoelectronics, which could lead to advancements in electronics, medical devices, and renewable energy for the Navy. The award recognizes his exceptional creativity and promise for future breakthroughs.
The researchers created a new standard for large-scale DNA origami structures, enabling applications in biomedical research and nanoelectronics. The breakthrough involved developing a custom scaffold strand and cost-effective method for synthesizing staple strands.
Researchers have developed a new theoretical model that explains how nanostructures like the nano-pea pod can exhibit localized electrons. The findings reveal that localised electrons' appearance is strongly dependent on the variation of the length of the connecting wires in the bent chain.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have created a new optical amplifier design that combines plasmonics and optical microresonators to produce laser-like light emission. This breakthrough enables power-on-a-chip applications with improved speed performance and reduced energy consumption.
Scientists are working on seamless marriage between electronics and brain signaling to treat devastating diseases. They're developing ultraflexible circuits and injecting tiny electronics into the brain to integrate with existing biological networks.
Researchers use a superconducting quantum device to record and analyze the paths a quantum system takes between two states, revealing the existence of a quantum equivalent of classical 'least action' path. The findings have implications for controlling biological and chemical systems using lasers.
The researchers created a series of 3D prototypes with boron nitride, predicting enhanced strength, toughness, and heat transfer. The 3D nanostructure offers customized applications and potential for efficient gas storage and separation.
The Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden has strengthened its position as a leading research platform in micro- and nanoelectronics. Researchers are working on pressing topics, including the 'Fifth Generation' of mobile communications, to develop new technologies with applications in various fields.
Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have devised a technique to form highly ordered thin films over macroscopic distances in one minute. The technique uses supramolecules based on block copolymers to create nanocomposites that self-assemble into hierarchically-structured thin films.
Researchers have successfully scaled up molecular self-assembly from nanometers to millimeters using noncovalent interactions, enabling the creation of large-area nanostructures. This breakthrough paves the way for alternative patterning techniques in nanoelectronics and materials science.
Bending nanomaterials can detach layers from each other, improving control over their electronic and optical properties. This discovery advances research in nanoelectronics and optoelectronics, allowing for more accurate interpretation and tuning of material properties.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft is establishing 13 new Research Training Groups to support early career researchers, including projects on quantum many-body methods and metrology for complex nanosystems. The groups will receive four and a half years of funding, bringing the total number of RTGs funded by DFG to 208.
Researchers at UCSB demonstrate a rapid synthesis technique for large-area Bernal (or AB) stacked bilayer graphene films, exhibiting electron mobility as high as 3450 cm2/(V•s). The growth of high-quality and large-area bilayer graphene films is achieved with controlled stacking order required for low-power digital electronics.
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have recorded the first observations of strong nonlinear optical resonances along the edges of a single layer of molybdenum disulfide. These one-dimensional edge states are key to enabling novel nanoelectronics and photonic devices.
Researchers from UConn, University of Maryland, and Rice University will analyze and upgrade security protections for nanoscale computer hardware with a $7.5 million grant. The project aims to elevate security as a fundamental design parameter for next-generation nanoscale devices.
Clemson professor Rajendra Singh is recognized for his efforts to expand solar deployment across the US, driving policy changes and creating jobs in the industry. He has played a key role in increasing new solar installations, enough to power over 2.2 million American homes.
Researchers at the University of Southampton are creating a hybrid technology that uses electronic components as chemical sensors on printed circuit boards to provide instant diagnosis. This device could replace traditional diagnostic methods, which are lengthy and costly, allowing for continuous monitoring of disease progression.
Researchers at UCLA have made major improvements in computer processing using multiferroic magnetic materials, reducing wasted heat and increasing power efficiency by up to 1,000 times. This breakthrough could make future devices more energy-efficient than current technologies.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new method of light-matter interaction analysis, which appears to be a good way of helping make better semiconductor nanowires. The technique uses Rayleigh scattering to probe band structures and electron-hole dynamics in single indium phosphide nanowires.
Researchers developed a microscale thermogravimetric analysis technique that can analyze tiny nanoparticle samples, detecting mass changes as small as a nanogram and using samples as little as one microgram. The technique has potential for studying nanomaterials in biology and the environment.
Developers have created a metal oxide shell that increases the stability of nanowire devices, which can detect disease biomarkers and record heart cells. This coating allows nanoelectronic devices to last several months in human body conditions.
Researchers focus on nanoscale innovations to enhance solar energy systems, leading to improved energy conversion efficiency and reduced costs. Nanotechnology advances could lead to the development of more efficient photovoltaic devices.
Scientists at Rice University and Russia have calculated a road map for creating ultra-thin diamond films without high pressure. The 'phase diagram' outlines conditions necessary to turn stacked graphene sheets into flawless diamond lattices, with potential applications in nanocapacitors, electronics, and nano-optics.
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf develop a simpler method to align DNA nanostructures on surfaces, enabling the creation of self-aligned nanotubes with potential applications in electronic circuits. The technique uses electrostatic interactions and natural pattern formation to achieve alignment with high yield.
Dr. Walter Voit received a DARPA Young Faculty Award to develop medical devices with greater control of prosthetics for wounded soldiers. The goal is to create chronic microstimulation devices that can survive implantation in the body for over a year.
Researchers at UT Austin have grown centimeter-size single graphene crystals on copper using surface oxygen, increasing crystal size by 10,000 times. The crystals exhibit exceptional electrical properties, including high carrier mobility, which is crucial for electronic devices.
UCSB researchers demonstrate seamless designing of an atomically thin circuit with transistors and interconnects etched on a monolayer of graphene. The proposed all-graphene circuits have achieved higher noise margins and lower static power consumption compared to current CMOS technology.
Researchers at TUM have developed a new family of electronic devices using carbon nanotubes, enabling rapid gas detection and low power consumption. These sensors can be integrated into food packaging to gauge freshness or built into electronic skin for robotic applications.
Scientists have successfully created self-integrating nanowires whose position, length and direction can be fully controlled. This breakthrough enables the production of electronic circuits with hundreds of transistors simultaneously, opening doors to various technological applications including LED devices, lasers, and solar cells.
Researchers demonstrate highest reported drive current on a transistor made of a monolayer of tungsten diselenide, achieving ON currents as high as 210 uA/um and mobility of 142 cm2/V.s. The discovery is significant for future low-power and high-performance integrated circuits.
The University of Texas at Austin's Nanoelectronics Center will receive a five-year, $7.8 million award from SRC and NIST to develop novel ultra-low-power transistor research. The goal is to create transistors that consume significantly less energy than current devices, with potential applications in mobile computing and manufacturing.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new super-resolution optical microscopy technique that can image synthetic nanostructures and molecules without the need for fluorescent dyes. The technique, called saturated transient absorption microscopy (STAM), uses a trio of laser beams to selectively illuminate molecules, allowing...
Researchers have created a new type of semiconductor technology based on two-dimensional nanocrystals, which can be used to create smaller transistors. The material has a bandgap, allowing it to switch on and off, making it suitable for digital transistors.
The University of Notre Dame has been selected to lead the Center for Low Energy Systems Technology (LEAST), a $6 million research center funded by DARPA and SRC. The center aims to develop new devices that consume less energy, which will enable the creation of smaller and faster computer chips.
University of Granada researchers have developed an Advanced Random Access Memory (A-RAM) device that overcomes miniaturization challenges in DRAM cells, enabling long retention times and low battery consumption. The innovation has been patented and demonstrated experimentally, with companies like Samsung and Hynix showing interest.
A team of researchers has successfully cloned single-wall carbon nanotubes with identical structures using a DNA-based technique. This breakthrough solves the challenge of producing nanotubes of specific structure for nanoelectronics.
Researchers aim to create nanoelectronic devices and logic circuits using quantum dots and light, promising breakthroughs in electronic circuitry density and speed. The project combines organic chemistry, semiconductor growth, and nanofabrication to develop a solid-state technology platform.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new class of organic materials that can be used for ferroelectricity, which could improve computer memory and sensing devices. The discovery could save $6 billion in electricity costs annually if used in cloud computing.
A UCLA research team created the world's most powerful nanoscale microwave oscillators, which could lead to cheaper and more energy-efficient mobile communication devices. The new oscillators use electron spin instead of charge, offering significant advantages over current silicon-based oscillators.
Researchers have successfully trapped and controlled light within a graphene lattice, allowing for the development of computers with optical switches. This breakthrough demonstrates the high potential of graphene in nanoelectronics.
Researchers developed a tiny vacuum channel transistor with applications in hazardous sensing, medical diagnostics, and telecommunications; the device operates at low voltages, making it competitive with semiconductor technology.
Researchers are developing hybrid NEM devices to improve performance and reduce power consumption in electronics. While individual NEM devices show high performance, scaling up production is a challenge due to the need for reliability over millions of cycles. New material selection methods have been demonstrated to enhance robustness.
A new quantum mechanical-based biosensor detects biomolecules at extremely low concentrations, expanding opportunities for disease diagnostics and forensic applications. The sensor leverages biomolecule conjugation to increase sensitivity and reduce response time.
Dr. Mirkin showcased advancements in Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN) and spherical nucleic acids (SNAs), enabling high-resolution nanofabrication and massively parallel processing. He also introduced On-Wire Lithography, a technique for creating nanostructures on nanowires.
Niels Bohr Institute secures a world-leading researcher in quantum physics, Professor Charles Marcus, with a 38 million DKK grant. The institute aims to develop nanoelectronics and conduct research in quantum information using advanced materials.
Graphene nanowiggles exhibit highly varied band gaps and magnetic properties, enabling customization of nanostructures for different tasks. The discovery provides a roadmap for building and designing new devices using these promising nanomaterials.