Articles tagged with Nanowires
Researchers at UCSB have made a breakthrough in generating Majorana quasiparticles, which are essential for topological quantum computing. By using 'hashtag'-shaped nanowires, the team has successfully coaxed these exotic states into existence, paving the way for braiding and potentially revolutionizing quantum information processing.
Researchers develop a NbN-SNSPD with system detection efficiency over 90% at 2.1 K, enabling practical applications in quantum information technologies and optical quantum computing/simulation. The device exhibits timing jitters down to 79 ps, promising advantages in high-precision applications.
Research by Swansea University scientists improved nanowire stability, enabling more durable nanotechnology for future semiconductor devices. Atomic changes to metal catalyst particles revealed new physical evidence on barrier inhomogeneity, allowing nanoengineers to select device properties.
Researchers at the University of Sussex have created a new method for making smart phone touch screens that are cheaper, less brittle, and more environmentally friendly. The breakthrough involves combining silver nanowires with graphene to create a hybrid material that matches existing technologies at a fraction of the cost.
Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology and colleagues present a new device that allows Majorana particles to exchange places, known as 'braid', which is considered the smoking gun for proving their existence. If successful, this technology could form the basis for future quantum computers.
Scientists develop silver nanowire-coated textiles that provide multiple protection capabilities against extreme cold weather. These fabrics can capture sweat and maintain a consistent temperature, improving soldier comfort during missions.
Scientists at Osaka University and Italian researchers have created freestanding nanowires that can convert small levels of electrical power into mechanical oscillations at high frequencies. The design achieves unprecedented low power consumption, making it a significant step towards energy-efficient technologies.
Scientists couple a nano-trumpet with a quantum dot to detect nanowire motion with high sensitivity. The researchers can influence the wire's oscillation by exciting the quantum dot with a laser, enabling precise control.
Metal-nitride nanowires show high sensitivity to light when arranged in nano-sized wires, but thermal effects significantly impact their performance at room temperature. Researchers have developed a detailed study to quantify the effect of photoinduced entropy on device performance.
Researchers have developed cotton candy-like fiber networks that dissolve in water below 32 degrees Celsius, enabling the creation of self-destructing circuit boards. These devices have potential applications in military and health fields, including implanted medical devices that can disintegrate with ice application.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new nanoscale memory cell that holds promise for successful integration with superconducting processors. The device provides stable memory at a smaller size than other proposed memory devices, eliminating magnetic-field cross-talk and enabling faster and more powerful computing.
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have developed a new suite of molecular wires or nanowires with high efficiency, enabling miniaturization of electronic circuits. These nanowires are crucial for reducing the size of electronic components and improving their performance.
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...
Scientists have found a material that undergoes an unexpected phase transition when heated to 450 degrees Celsius, transforming into one-dimensional nanowires with potential for next-generation electronic devices. The discovery could lead to powerful energy-efficient devices and smaller transistor sizes.
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.
Scientists investigate the motion of vortex domain walls in ferromagnetic nanowires driven by magnetic fields. The research aims to improve control and reliability for spintronic devices, enabling logic gates and data storage.
A simple technique produces oxide nanowires from bulk materials at ambient temperature and pressure without catalysts or toxic chemicals. The process enables the production of low-cost 1D nanomaterials in large quantities for various applications, including thermally-stable battery membranes.
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 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.
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 HZDR have successfully conducted an electrical current through gold-plated nanowires made from single DNA strands. The wires, assembled independently using DNA-origami, can function well even at normal room temperature, paving the way for future electronic devices based on DNA.
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.
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.
Researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University have developed a new, eco-friendly method for obtaining silicon nanowires, replacing hydrofluoric acid with ammonium fluoride. The produced nanowires show promising applications in micro- and optoelectronics, photonics, PV, sensorics, and biomedicine.
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 at the University at Buffalo are developing new materials that show promise for splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen fuel using tiny crystals and nanowires. The hybrid materials have the potential to support cheap and efficient production of hydrogen gas, which could be used to power cars and other vehicles.
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.
Scientists have engineered Geobacter bacteria to produce extremely thin nanowires that are thousands of times thinner than a human hair, and are made from non-toxic natural proteins. The resulting wires can be used in medical sensors, military applications, and other electronic devices.
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.
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 from OIST have created a new method to build sensitive CO sensors using copper oxide nanowires integrated with micro-hotplates. The approach enables controlled growth, integration, and measurement of CO concentrations, overcoming previous challenges in sensor production.
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.
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.
Tunable windows can change transparency in under a second using geometry and silver nanowires. The technology is simpler and potentially cheaper than existing methods.
Majorana zero modes are present and protected in a superconducting state, storing quantum information in a way that leaves the quantum state intact when either location is disturbed. This finding verifies previous experiments and goes further by showing that Majorana modes are protected as predicted theoretically.
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.
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 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.
NIST researchers developed a new material for detecting photons, capturing more quantum information by reducing jitter by 74 picoseconds. This improvement enables faster communications and higher bit rates, crucial for receiving faint signals reliably in quantum teleportation experiments and physics theories testing.
Researchers at Michigan Technological University developed a new method to clean contaminated water full of unwanted nanomaterials by shaking oil and water, clearing out nearly 100% of one-dimensional nanomaterials. The technique uses the physical properties of oil and water to trap nanomaterials, which can then be easily removed.
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.
Researchers have developed a new, cost-effective alternative to conventional electrodes using encapsulated silver nanowires. The electrodes are made by applying a suspension of silver nanowires onto a substrate and then encasing them in AZO crystals.
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have developed a novel solar fuel cell that produces hydrogen gas from liquid water using gallium phosphide nanowires. The yield is increased by a factor of ten, and the material usage is reduced to 10,000 times less.
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Brown University discovered that nanoscale wires have a significant anelasticity - they return slowly to their original shape when bent. The discovery was made while studying the buckling behavior of nanowires, and it has important implications for electronics and wearable devices.
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.
IBM researchers have successfully fabricated futuristic components on silicon chips using a new technique. The breakthrough allows for the integration of III-V materials onto silicon wafers, which may enable further miniaturization and cost reduction in computer chips.
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.
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.
Researchers have developed a method to grow organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanowires into elongated crystals that make extremely promising lasers. The tiny lasers are nearly 100% efficient and can create many colors of light, making them suitable for mini optoelectronics, computers, and sensors.
Rice University scientists have developed a technique called meniscus-mask lithography to create sub-10 nanometer wide wires from various materials. The method uses the curvy surface of water as a mask, enabling the production of ultra-nano structures that are crucial for miniaturizing electronic devices.
Scientists have devised a combination of new experiments and better theoretical modeling to settle the dispute between experimental and theoretical scientists. The new results are consistent with the hypothesis that microbial nanowires possess metallic-like conductivity, contrary to previous models.