Articles tagged with Graphene
Researchers visualize chiral interface state at atomic scale for the first time, allowing on-demand creation of conducting channels. The technique has promise for building tunable networks of electron channels and advancing quantum computing.
Scientists developed crack-free nanocellular graphene through liquid metal dealloying, exhibiting high tensile strength and conductivity. The material showed excellent performance in a sodium-ion battery, including high rate capabilities, long life, and deformation resistance.
A team of UMass Amherst engineers has developed a tissue-like bioelectronic mesh system that can simultaneously measure the electrical signal and physical movement of cells in lab-grown human cardiac tissue. This breakthrough device allows researchers to observe how the heart's mechanical and electrical functions change during developm...
Researchers at University of Würzburg successfully crafted a functional protective layer for indenene, a two-dimensional quantum semiconductor material. The graphene-based coating protects the material from oxidation and corrosion, enabling its use in air or chemical environments.
A comprehensive review of graphene and related materials' health and ecological risks has been published, with no serious acute cell-damaging effects observed. The study investigated various applications and life cycles of graphene-containing materials, finding that stress reactions can occur in lung cells but recover quickly.
Researchers at MIT have observed a rare electronic state in which electrons become fractions of their total charge without the need for external magnetic fields. This effect, known as the fractional quantum anomalous Hall effect, has significant implications for the development of topological quantum computing.
Researchers at Umea University have developed a new, non-toxic method to produce high-quality graphene oxide with significantly fewer defects. This breakthrough allows for the synthesis of defect-free graphene oxide using a simpler procedure than traditional methods, enabling various industrial applications.
Researchers conducted the first controlled exposure clinical trial in humans using graphene oxide without adverse effects on lung or cardiovascular function. Further studies are needed to assess higher doses and longer exposures to determine safety.
Researchers developed a UV-sensitive tape that can transfer 2D materials like graphene with ease, reducing damage and increasing efficiency. The new technology allows for flexible plastics to be used in device substrates, expanding potential applications.
Researchers developed sensors using aerogels to detect formaldehyde, a common indoor air pollutant, with real-time detection capabilities. The sensors require minimal power and can distinguish between different gases.
Engineers developed an ultra-sensitive sensor made of graphene that can detect low concentrations of lead ions in water, achieving a record limit of detection down to the femtomolar range. The device's high sensitivity enables the detection of even one lead ion in a reasonable volume of water.
Researchers at Rice University have mapped the diffusion of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride in an aqueous solution, a crucial step towards larger-scale production of these 2D materials. The study found that the size of the material affects its movement speed, with hexagonal boron nitride moving faster than graphene.
Researchers at Tohoku University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University developed a machine learning method to predict the growth of carbon nanostructures on metal surfaces. The approach combines theoretical models with data from chemistry experiments to control the dynamics of material growth, leading to improved quality and efficiency.
Researchers at Rice University have discovered a graphene-derived material that can serve as a substitute for sand in concrete, offering a potential solution to the looming 'sand crisis.' The study found that the graphene-based concrete is 25% lighter but just as tough as conventional concrete.
Researchers developed a carbon-based tunable metasurface absorber with an ultrawide, tunable bandwidth in the THz range. The absorber boasts high absorption efficiency and insensitivity to polarization angles, paving the way for advanced technological applications.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a potential platform for spin qubits in bilayer graphene, with ultra-long-lived valley states. The study finds that the valley degree of freedom in BLG is associated with quantum states that can survive for over half a second.
A new transparent brain implant has been developed to read deep neural activity from the surface, providing a step closer to building a minimally invasive brain-computer interface. The technology enables high-resolution data about deep neural activity by using recordings from the brain surface and correlating them with calcium spikes i...
Scientists have directly imaged small noble gas clusters at room temperature, enabled by confining atoms between graphene layers. The discovery opens avenues for fundamental research and potential applications in quantum information technology.
Researchers have developed EGNITE, a novel class of flexible, high-resolution, high-precision graphene-based implantable neurotechnology. Preclinical studies demonstrated the technology's capacity to record high-fidelity neural signals and afford precise nerve modulation.
A team of researchers led by Walter de Heer at Georgia Institute of Technology has created a functional graphene semiconductor with 10 times the mobility of silicon. This breakthrough technology could enable smaller and faster devices, as well as applications for quantum computing.
Researchers at DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have discovered that adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its ability to conduct electricity. The findings could lead to more efficient electricity distribution, as well as more efficient motors for electric vehicles and industrial equipment.
The study reveals ballistic transport of electrons in graphene, enabling fast speed and low energy consumption. By mapping the 'reflectance' of the sample with ultrafast lasers, researchers observed electrons moving ballistically in real time.
The team created an ultraclean transfer process using a hybrid stamp, resulting in atomically clean interfaces and minimal strain. This breakthrough enables the commercialization of 2D material-based electronic devices with novel hybrid properties.
Researchers at University at Buffalo have discovered a way to create strong and effective fuel cell catalysts that approach the performance of platinum. By adding hydrogen to the fabricating process, they were able to balance durability and efficiency, potentially making fuel cells more affordable and polluting-free.
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have developed tiny electromagnets made of ultra-thin carbon, graphene, using terahertz pulses. The graphene discs briefly turned into strong magnets, with magnetic fields in the range of 0.5 Tesla, and showed promise for developing future magnetic switches and storage devices.
Purdue researchers found that graphene's thermal conductivity is lower than previously thought due to four-phonon scattering. The team predicted the material's thermal conductivity at room temperature to be 1,300 W/(m K), which is less than diamond and raw graphite.
Magnetic graphene has been developed to induce and directly quantify spin splitting in two-dimensional materials. The technology offers a promising avenue for advancing the field of two-dimensional spintronics with applications for low-power electronics.
Researchers at the University of Manchester have discovered a way to accelerate proton transport through graphene using light. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient hydrogen fuel cells and solar water-splitting devices.
Physicists have directly observed the Kondo effect in a single artificial atom using a scanning tunnelling microscope. The team confirmed a decades-old prediction by validating their experimental data against theoretical models. This breakthrough paves the way for investigating exotic phenomena in magnetic wires.
Researchers from Tohoku University developed a special type of porous carbon sheet, graphene mesosponge sheet, which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in Li-O2 batteries. The GMS-sheet achieves high-performance standards with over 6300 milliampere-hours per gram.
Researchers have discovered a rare electronic state in five-layer graphene, exhibiting both unconventional magnetism and ferro-valleytricity. This multiferroic state could enable ultra-low-power, high-capacity data storage devices for classical and quantum computers.
Researchers have developed a high-performance magnesium-air primary battery using nitrogen-doped nanoporous graphene as air electrodes, offering superior performance to platinum cathode-based batteries. The battery's porous electrode structure facilitates air transport and prevents rapid corrosion of the Mg electrode.
Researchers have developed a metal nanocluster-based separator for lithium-sulfur batteries, accelerating electrochemical kinetics and improving capacity and cycling stability. The technology has the potential to increase the adoption of sustainable energy storage systems, including electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Researchers found that changing the stacking order of layers in transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductors creates new optoelectronic devices with tailor-made properties. The study reveals dark excitons exclusively located in the top layer, which can be utilized for optical power switches in solar panels.
Researchers at NIST have created a new quantum ruler to measure and explore the properties of moiré quantum matter, which can generate magnetic fields, become superconductors, or turn into perfect insulators. The findings promise to shed light on how electrons in twisted graphene sheets give rise to new magnetic properties.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have shown that graphene oxide nanoflakes can reduce the accumulation of misfolded amyloid peptides in yeast cells, which are similar to human neurons affected by Alzheimer's disease. This suggests that graphene oxide may hold great potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers add graphene to Bi-2223 superconductors, increasing critical current density and improving phase formation. The findings suggest potential applications in various fields, including power generation, transportation, and quantum computing.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have successfully tuned graphene surface friction using external electric fields, allowing for dynamic control of friction. This breakthrough could lead to reduced energy consumption in nano- and micro-electromechanical systems and mitigate wear and corrosion of sliding surfaces.
Researchers developed a graphene-based proton-exchange membrane that successfully suppresses the crossover phenomenon, allowing for high proton conductivity while blocking fuel molecule penetration. This study contributes to the development of advanced fuel cells as an alternative to hydrogen-type fuel cells.
A new device based on twisted double bilayer graphene has been developed, showing radical improvement in ultra-broadband photodetection. The device can detect light efficiently over a wide spectral range, from far-terahertz to near-infrared, with good internal quantum efficiency and scalability.
Researchers have developed a method to control the electronic character of graphene nanoribbons by making metal contacts using direct-write scanning tunneling microscopy. This precise technique allows for device functionality needed for transistor function, overcoming previous uncertainty with giant electrodes.
Researchers at Rice University have discovered a method to produce clean hydrogen gas from waste plastics using low-emissions technology. By utilizing rapid flash Joule heating, they can convert plastic waste into high-yield hydrogen and valuable graphene, which could offset the production costs of clean hydrogen.
GIST researchers found that nano-sized pits on AlN surfaces cause graphene degradation at higher temperatures, leading to GaN film exfoliation failure. The study's results demonstrate the importance of substrate chemical and topographic properties for successful remote epitaxy.
Researchers developed a novel approach called 'countercation engineering' to impart thermoresponsiveness to graphene-oxide nanosheets. The method involves synthesizing GO nanosheets with specific countercations, resulting in inherent thermoresponsive behavior without the need for thermoresponsive polymers.
The Graphene Flagship project has produced significant contributions to Europe's GDP and GVA, with an estimated return on investment of 14.5-fold. By 2030, the project aims to create over 81,000 jobs internationally.
Researchers at TU Wien developed a comprehensive computer model of realistic graphene structures, showing that the material's desired effects are stable even with defects. This means graphene can be used in quantum information technology and sensing without needing to be perfect.
Researchers at NUS have developed a technique to precisely control the alignment of supermoiêre lattices using golden rules, expanding tunable material properties for diverse applications. They fabricated 20 moiêre samples with accuracy better than 0.2 degrees.
Researchers have solved the long-standing puzzle of graphene's proton permeability using ultra-high spatial resolution measurements. Protons are strongly accelerated around nanoscale wrinkles, proving that perfect graphene crystals are permeable.
Researchers from The University of Warwick and The University of Manchester have solved the long-standing puzzle of why graphene is permeable to protons. Protons are strongly accelerated around nanoscale wrinkles in perfect graphene crystals, which could lead to more sustainable hydrogen production.
A Princeton University-led team has captured the precise microscopic behavior of interacting electrons that give rise to insulating quantum phase in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene. The study uses scanning tunneling microscopy and achieves pristine samples, allowing for high-resolution images of materials.
A new study proves that thermal fluctuations of freestanding graphene can produce useful work by charging storage capacitors. The system satisfies both the first and second laws of thermodynamics throughout the charging process.
A team of researchers has developed a new screening method to identify defective sensors, enabling the mass production of reliable graphene sensors for detecting toxins in water. The sensors can detect multiple contaminants simultaneously and provide early warning for contamination.
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new fabrication technique to create devices with uniform twist angles and strain profiles in graphene. This allows for the systematic exploration of the material's properties and behavior, potentially leading to breakthroughs in quantum materials science.
A team of researchers has successfully created a high-performance graphene-dielectric interface using a novel technique called UV-assisted atomic layer deposition. This breakthrough results in uniform atomic layer deposition without compromising graphene's properties, leading to improved electrical performance and reduced defects.
Researchers have developed ultra-thin and flexible 2D biochemical sensors with high sensitivity for detecting target substances, revolutionizing sensing technology. However, integrating these sensors into comprehensive systems for large-scale industrial manufacturing poses significant challenges.
Researchers at the University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute discover new physics in ancient graphite, finding a 2.5D Hofstadter’s butterfly effect that modifies both surface and bulk states.
Researchers have created a novel water-adsorbent material, fullerene-pillared porous graphene (FPPG), with highly designable and controllable pore structures. FPPG exhibits the largest water vapor adsorption capacity at 40% relative humidity due to the production of uniform nanopores.
A team of scientists from Chemnitz University of Technology has successfully synthesized two-dimensional lead layers using a novel method. The researchers were able to comprehensively describe the structures of these layers, which could become relevant in the development of novel electronic systems and quantum materials.
A team of researchers at the University of Washington has discovered a way to imbue bulk graphite with physical properties similar to those of graphene, a single-layer sheet. This breakthrough could unlock new approaches for studying unusual and exotic states of matter and bring them into everyday life.
Researchers developed an AI algorithm to predict the properties of new 2D materials with point defects, achieving 3.7 times greater accuracy than other machine learning algorithms. The model operates 1000 times faster than quantum mechanical computations and can handle multiple defects simultaneously.