Researchers at Duke University have developed a fully-printed digital memory device using an aerosol jet printer and nanoparticle inks. The device stores information in states of resistance, allowing for flexible electronics on bendable materials, and has a write speed rivaling that of flash drives.
Researchers at NTT Corporation have combined a sub-wavelength nanowire with a photonic crystal platform to demonstrate two key firsts: Continuous-wave lasing oscillation by sub-wavelength nanowire, as well as high-speed signal modulation by a nanowire laser. This breakthrough overcomes material incompatibility issues and enables the de...
Researchers at University of Cincinnati are developing novel nanowire semiconductors with organic material to transmit data with the speed of fiber optics. The successful harnessing of plasmon waveguiding could enable faster, cheaper, and more efficient electronics.
Researchers developed a new method to control nanoparticle organization in ultrathin polymer films through entropy-driven segregation. This approach, SCPINS, enables well-controlled nanoparticle organization on a submicron scale without tuning enthalpic interactions through chemistry.
Researchers at NaMLab have demonstrated the world's first germanium transistor that can switch between electron and hole conduction, enabling lower power consumption and reduced transistor count. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient digital electronics, with potential applications in areas like energy storage and computing.
Researchers at UMass Amherst have developed a 'green' conducting material using microbial nanowires, which can be mass-produced at room temperature from inexpensive renewable feedstocks. This breakthrough could accelerate the development of novel electronic devices and sensors with environmentally friendly technology.
Researchers at Colorado State University have successfully recreated the extreme conditions found in stars using compact lasers and ultra-short pulses irradiating nanowires. The experiment achieved pressures surpassing those in the center of our sun, opening a path to studying high-energy density physics.
Researchers at Duke University have created a new method for printing conductive films using silver nanowire inks, eliminating the need for heat. The resulting printed electronics can be used in various applications such as solar cells, displays, and implantable bio-electronic devices.
Researchers use diamondoids to assemble atoms into the thinnest possible electrical wires, just three atoms wide. This technique has the potential to create new materials with finely tuned electronic properties and interesting physics.
Researchers have developed three key components for optical communication that work with light, enabling high-performance computers and miniaturized volumes. The innovations utilize surface plasmons to control the propagation of light in matter.
A new, ultrathin film made of fused silver nanowires offers high conductivity and transparency, with potential applications in flexible displays and wearable electronics. The film can be bent repeatedly and stretched without losing its functionality.
Researchers at NICT have developed a flexible optical design method for superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, enabling high detection efficiency over a precise spectral range while rejecting other wavelengths. This technique has potential applications in quantum cryptography, fluorescence spectroscopy, and remote sensing.
Scientists discovered that defect states can be used to detect occupation of trap sites, enabling new studies on developing novel technologies. They found that coherent microwave fields can dynamically mediate the occupation of defects states, consistent with two-level systems.
Kansas State University researchers have developed a novel device using gold nanowires to manipulate individual cells in medical procedures. The gold nanowires are 1,000 times smaller than a human hair and can pierce biological cells to stimulate the cell membrane and investigate its interior.
Physicists at the University of Basel have developed a new type of atomic force microscope using nanowire sensors to measure forces with unprecedented precision. The device can detect not only the magnitude but also the direction of forces, making it a significant advancement in sensing applications.
Researchers develop genetically engineered peptides to transmit information between biological systems and synthetic materials, enabling a coherent bioelectronic interface. The discovery enables the creation of biomolecular solid-state devices with potential applications in biomedical and electro-optical devices.
Researchers at Hokkaido University have created a versatile method to pattern functionalized nanowires using structure-controllable amyloid peptides. The technique achieved a 67% tandem yield and showed geometrical patterns that can be controlled by adjusting the peptide mix ratio.
Researchers at Notre Dame have identified a critical length scale marking the transition from zero-dimensional quantum dots to one-dimensional nanowires. The study provides new insights into the size- and shape-dependent properties of semiconductor nanostructures.
Researchers genetically designed a new strain of bacteria to produce extremely thin and highly conductive wires made from non-toxic natural amino acids. The resulting biowire has a conductivity that rivals many chemically produced organic nanowires, with potential applications in biocompatible sensors, computing devices, and solar panels.
Peidong Yang received the third Tsinghua University Press-Springer Nano Research Award for his pioneering work on artificial photosynthesis and nanowires. His invention of a fully integrated system for producing chemicals directly from CO2, H2O, and sunlight has been widely recognized as a major breakthrough in the field.
Researchers achieved a 14-fold increase in energy resolution of thermal photodetection, opening doors for ultrasensitive cameras and quantum computing applications. The detector works at extremely low temperatures, detecting single zeptojoule energy packets.
Researchers have long struggled to understand the factors contributing to battery inefficiency. A new study led by Texas A&M University chemist Sarbajit Banerjee reveals that trapped electrons, which form 'puddles of charge,' are a major obstacle. By imaging these electron clusters using advanced X-ray microscopy, the team has gained i...
A team of researchers has engineered a DNA nanowire with alternating guanine bases to facilitate long-range wave-like electronic motions. This breakthrough may lead to the development of stable, efficient, and tunable DNA nanoscale devices.
POSTECH researchers developed an organic nanofiber-based artificial synapse that emulates both important functions and energy consumption of biological synapses. The device enables high memory density and low energy consumption, potentially leading to advancements in AI computing and neuromorphic electronics.
Physicists observe nanoscale light-matter phenomenon lasting only attoseconds, studying collective electron motions and near fields in gold nanoneedles. The development enables precise characterization of near-field vibrations, paving the way for complex studies of light-matter interactions in metals.
Researchers have discovered that silver nanowires are an ideal material for current and future flexible touch-screen technologies. The study found that silver nanowire films can match and exceed the transmittances and conductivities of ITO, a brittle and expensive material used in traditional touchscreen devices.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a nanowire array that can cool about 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit using 36 volts, an electric field level safe for humans. The material is flexible, can be powered by a 500g battery pack for two hours, and could potentially be incorporated into firefighting gear or athletic uniforms.
Researchers at University of California, Irvine have invented a nanowire-based battery material that can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times without cracking. The breakthrough work uses a gold nanowire coated in a manganese dioxide shell and encased in an electrolyte made of a gel-like substance.
Researchers have developed nanoscale-tipped high-aspect-ratio vertical microneedle electrodes that can record neuronal signals from cells deep within biological tissues. These electrodes have a needle length exceeding 100 µm, allowing for deeper tissue penetration and expanding the range of applications in intracellular recording.
Scientists at Michigan State University have discovered a microbial protein fiber that transports charges at high speeds, exceeding current manmade nanotechnologies. The fibers are biodegradable, biocompatible, and potentially cheaper to produce, making them suitable for medical sensors and electronic devices.
Scientists have successfully formed nanowires using a combination of atomic layer arrangements and real-time monitoring. The breakthrough discovery aims to control the properties of materials, enabling more efficient electronic devices and future generations of transistors.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed quantum nanowire structures that can detect infrared light and measure electrical processes in thin-strand nanowires. The technology has potential applications in medical devices, environmental sensors, and night-vision imaging for military applications.
Researchers have achieved controlled movement of individual skyrmions along a magnetic wire using electrical impulses at room temperature. This breakthrough is a significant step towards the development of new data storage technologies, offering improved energy efficiency and high storage density.
Seven McMaster researchers received funding from NSERC to develop innovative technologies, including more efficient solar cells and infrared photodetection. The projects aim to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Physicists at TUM have developed a nanolaser that can be integrated onto a silicon chip, paving the way for fast and efficient data processing with light. The technology has the potential to break barriers of current electronics.
Researchers create nanowire lasers with exceptional brightness and stability, promising breakthroughs in optoelectronics and photonics. The innovative method uses a simple chemical-dipping process to produce self-assembled nanoscale crystals, plates, and wires composed of cesium, lead, and bromine.
Researchers have developed host-guest nanowires that enhance photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting efficiency. The new system uses a TiO2 'host' with BiVO4 'guest' nanoparticles, achieving better performance than individual materials alone.
Researchers at UNIST developed a new method to synthesize hierarchically structured carbon-sheathed germanium nanowires with enhanced chemical and thermal stability. The technique, assisted by thermal decomposition of natural gas, enables large-scale production at low cost.
POSTECH researchers have developed a rapid printing technology for high-density and scalable memristor arrays composed of cross-bar-shaped metal nanowires. This technology enables the fabrication of microminiature memristors with excellent electrical performance and reproducible resistive switching behavior.
Researchers at the University of Rochester developed a nanoscale photodetector that can detect optical plasmons, generating current with light. The device expands on previous work demonstrating light transmission through silver nanowires, paving the way for miniaturized photonic circuits.
Researchers at Lund University have developed a new type of brain implant that uses nanowires to stimulate or capture signals from different areas of the brain. This breakthrough could lead to improved treatments for Parkinson's disease, depression, autism, and paralysis.
A Caltech team has successfully created synthetic structures made of both protein and DNA, opening up numerous applications. The hybrid material combines the versatility of proteins and the programmability of DNA, enabling new possibilities for medical treatments and industrial applications.
University of Pennsylvania engineers have discovered a silicon-based photonic device sensitive to photon spin, enabling faster and more efficient computing. This breakthrough could lead to the development of photonic computers that exploit the spin of photons, potentially orders of magnitude faster than current technology.
Researchers found that nanowires return to about 80% of their original shape quickly but recover the rest slowly over 20-30 minutes due to impurities in their crystal lattice.
Scientists at Hiroshima University successfully compounded ultra-thin all-inorganic molecular nanowires composed of Mo and Te, exhibiting high activity as an acid catalyst. The wires' diameters were only 1.2 nm, making them a promising material for heterogeneous catalysts, thermochromic materials, and semiconductors.
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute have discovered a way to design nanowires for LEDs that use less energy and provide better light. By using X-ray microscopy, they can pinpoint the optimal structure of these tiny wires, leading to more efficient core/shell designs.
A team of researchers has created a new implantable drug-delivery system using nanowires that can be wirelessly controlled, allowing for precise and targeted treatment. The system showed promise in reducing inflammation and scar formation in mice with spinal cord injuries.
Defect-free palladium nanowires, a thousand times thinner than human hair, were stretched under controlled conditions to reveal the point where failures first appear. The study found that thermal uncertainty plays a significant role in the material's failure, with defects forming on the surface of the wire.
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.
A team of scientists from OIST and international partners has created a sensor that can detect carbon monoxide, a common industrial pollutant, using copper oxide nanowires decorated with palladium nanoparticles. The sensor demonstrates significant improvements in detecting gas emissions compared to existing methods.
Scientists develop a novel artificial photosynthetic system that converts light and carbon dioxide into building blocks for plastics, pharmaceuticals and fuels without electricity. The system harnesses solar energy and bacteria to produce chemical precursors for everyday products.
Berkeley Lab researchers develop a system that captures carbon dioxide and converts it into biodegradable plastics, pharmaceutical drugs, and liquid fuels using solar energy. The technology mimics natural photosynthesis, offering a win/win situation for the environment by producing chemicals in a renewable way.
A KAIST research team has developed a hyper-stretchable elastic-composite energy harvester called a nanogenerator. The device can harvest mechanical energy to produce high power output with large elasticity and excellent durability.
Researchers at Ghent University have developed mid-infrared frequency combs, which enable high-resolution spectroscopy for detecting gases. The combs' broad spectrum allows for fast and accurate analysis of molecular fingerprints, making them suitable for environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics.
Researchers at EPFL have captured a single snapshot of light exhibiting both wave-like and particle properties using electrons to image the phenomenon. The experiment demonstrates the simultaneous observation of quantization and interference pattern of a plasmonic near-field.
A team of researchers from the University of Cincinnati has made a breakthrough in developing a new type of plasmonic device that can process data using light waves. The device has the potential to make electronics faster, cheaper and more sustainable by reducing heat and power consumption.
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin developed silicon micro-funnels that absorb light more efficiently than traditional nanowire arrays. The funnels improve solar cell efficiency without requiring special manufacturing processes.
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a new method to combine different types of nanowires into a single array, improving absorption efficiency. The dual-type nanowire arrays show better light coupling and reduced reflection, making them suitable for applications such as solar cells and LEDs.
Researchers have created a novel solid-state technology platform that enables the use of terahertz photonics in various applications. The new nanodetectors can detect frequencies greater than 3 THz and offer competitive noise equivalent powers with commercially available technologies.
The study introduces a novel approach to growing nanowires using metal-alloy catalysts, allowing for more control over their light-emitting and electronic properties. By adjusting the concentration of nickel and gold in the catalyst, researchers can precisely manipulate the orientation of the nanowires.