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Heat rectification via suspended asymmetric graphene nanomesh

Researchers at JAIST have demonstrated a high thermal rectification ratio on suspended asymmetric graphene nanomesh devices at low temperatures. The device shows promise for developing a high-efficiency thermal rectifier based on graphene nanomesh structure.

SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalNano Futures·DateJan 7, 2022
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Nematicity is a new piece in a phase diagram puzzle

Researchers have discovered a new electronic nematic phase in twisted double bilayer graphene, which breaks the material's symmetry and allows for the re-alignment of electrons. This finding adds to our understanding of graphene-based systems and may hold implications for the study of superconductivity.

SourceColumbia University·JournalNature Physics·DateJan 6, 2022

Magnetic surprise revealed in ‘magic-angle’ graphene

Researchers at Brown University discovered that magic-angle graphene becomes a powerful ferromagnet when spin-orbit coupling is introduced. This finding opens up new possibilities for quantum science research and potential applications in computer memory and quantum computing.

SourceBrown University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 6, 2022

New technique tunes into graphene nanoribbons’ electronic potential

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developed a method to stabilize graphene nanoribbons and directly measure their unique magnetic properties. By substituting nitrogen atoms along the zigzag edges, they can discretely tune the local electronic structure without disrupting the magnetic properties.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 22, 2021

‘Wonder material’ phosphorene nanoribbons live up to hype in first demonstration

Researchers have successfully incorporated phosphorene nanoribbons into new types of solar cells, achieving an efficiency above 21%, comparable to traditional silicon-based solar cells. The unique properties of PNRs, including improved hole mobility, enable the creation of high-performance optoelectronic devices.

SourceImperial College London·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateDec 20, 2021
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Copper acetate-facilitated direct growth of wafer-scale high-quality graphene

Researchers developed a method to directly grow high-quality graphene on wafer-scale insulators without transfer, achieving improved electrical performance and carrier mobility. The approach utilizes copper acetate to supply copper clusters, enhancing precursor decomposition and resulting in robust graphene films.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateNov 18, 2021

Graphene-like 2D material leverages quantum effects to achieve ultra-low friction

Researchers discovered a graphene-like material called magnetene that exhibits ultra-low friction, contrary to predictions based on Van der Waals forces. Quantum effects play a crucial role in its behavior, making it suitable for use in micro-electro-mechanical systems and implantable devices.

SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 17, 2021

Ultra-large single-crystal WS2 monolayer

Researchers develop new epitaxial growth mechanism to achieve large-scale single-crystal WS2 monolayers, overcoming a crucial hurdle in replacing silicon with 2D materials. The technique enables uniform alignment of small crystals and leads to the successful growth of wafer-scale single-crystals of WS2, MoS2, WSe2, and MoSe2.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 15, 2021
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Physicists discover novel quantum effect in bilayer graphene

Theorists have observed a rare phenomenon called the quantum anomalous Hall effect in bilayer graphene, a naturally occurring, two-atom thin layer of carbon atoms. The researchers found eight different ground states exhibiting ferromagnetism and ferroelectricity simultaneously.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 4, 2021

Aircraft can get higher and greener from doped fuels

A team of UBCO researchers developed a recipe for a clean-burning, power-boosting aircraft fuel by adding graphene oxide nanomaterials to ethanol. This mixture improves the burn rate by about eight per cent, reducing carbon footprint and increasing engine power.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalCombustion and Flame·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2021

Spintronics: Exotic ferromagnetic order in two-dimensions

Researchers from Germany and Spain successfully create a uniform two-dimensional material with exotic ferromagnetic behavior known as easy-plane magnetism. This discovery opens up new possibilities for spintronics, a technology that uses magnetic moments instead of electrical charges.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2021

Researchers move closer to controlling two-dimensional graphene

A new study proposes a clean technique to dope graphene via a charge-transfer layer made of low-impurity tungsten oxyselenide (TOS), increasing its electrical mobility. The researchers found that doping graphene with TOS resulted in higher electrical conductivity and transparency compared to previous methods.

SourceColumbia University·JournalNature Electronics·DateNov 1, 2021
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Twisted bilayer graphene dances with light

Researchers have discovered that twisted bilayer graphene can guide and control light at the nanometer scale due to its unique interaction with collective electron movements. This property enables the material to be used as a platform for optical sensing of gases and bio-molecules.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 29, 2021

Smart material switches between heating and cooling in minutes

Researchers at Duke University developed electrochromic technology that can alternate between harvesting heat from sunlight and allowing an object to cool. The device, which uses a thin layer of graphene and metal nanoparticles, demonstrates a tuning range of thermal radiation never seen before.

SourceDuke University·JournalACS Energy Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 26, 2021

Controlling light with a material three atoms thick

Scientists have developed a new material, black phosphorous, only three atoms thick, which can control light with unprecedented precision. This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize telecommunications and pave the way for Li-Fi, a light-based replacement for Wi-Fi.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateOct 22, 2021

Unmasking the magic of superconductivity in twisted graphene

Researchers discovered a resemblance between magic graphene's superconductivity and high-temperature superconductors, shedding light on the mysterious ceramic compounds. The study provides evidence for unconventional superconductivity in magic bilayer graphene.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2021
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Novel quantum effect discovered in naturally occurring graphene

Researchers have found a way to stabilize the novel quantum effect in graphene at room temperature, which could lead to breakthroughs in data storage and computer components. The discovery was made using standard microfabrication techniques and showed that the material can generate its own magnetic field.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 6, 2021

Army backs bid to ‘flash’ waste into useful materials

The Army has pledged $5.2 million to Rice University's research on flash Joule heating, a process that turns waste into graphene and other valuable materials. The technology can recover precious metals from electronic waste and toxic metals from contaminated soil.

SourceRice University·DateSep 30, 2021

The first glimpse of hydrodynamic electron flow in 3D materials

A team of researchers from Harvard and MIT observed hydrodynamic electron flow in three-dimensional tungsten ditelluride for the first time using a new imaging technique. The findings provide a promising avenue for exploring non-classical fluid behavior in hydrodynamic electron flow, such as steady-state vortices.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 16, 2021
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Quantum materials cut closer than ever

Researchers at DTU have developed a new method for designing nanomaterials with unprecedented precision, allowing for the creation of compact and electrically tunable metalenses. This breakthrough enables the development of high-speed communication and biotechnology applications.

SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateSep 13, 2021

An insulator made of two conductors

A team of scientists at ETH Zurich has discovered a new correlated state in twisted double layers of graphene, where negatively charged electrons and positively charged holes pair up to form an electrically neutral state. This state can transmit information or conduct heat without conducting electric current.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2021

Fabrication of single-layer tetracene molecular crystals

A research team has successfully fabricated single-layer tetracene molecular crystals using two-dimensional inorganic crystals as substrates. The resulting material exhibits extraordinary photostability and Davydov splitting, making it a promising candidate for OLEDs and organic photoelectric energy conversion.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNano Letters·DateSep 5, 2021
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Can a piece of sticky tape stop computer hackers in their tracks?

Researchers from University of Technology Sydney have developed new technology that integrates quantum sources and waveguides on chip using hexagonal boron nitride and adhesive tape. This innovation paves the way for future everyday use of quantum communications, improving online security and privacy.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalACS Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 26, 2021

Janus graphene opens doors to sustainable sodium-ion batteries

The study reveals that the capacity of sodium ions can match today's lithium-ion batteries, offering a cost-efficient and abundant alternative for energy storage. The unique structure of Janus graphene enables high-capacity energy storage, with specific capacities approaching those of lithium in graphite.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 25, 2021

Creation of the most perfect graphene

A team of researchers at the Institute for Basic Science has developed a method to produce large-area, single-crystal graphene with no wrinkles or adlayers. This breakthrough enables the creation of high-performance devices oriented in any direction over the entire graphene film.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 25, 2021

Layered graphene with a twist displays unique quantum confinement in 2-D

Scientists detected electronic and optical interlayer resonances in bilayer graphene by twisting one layer 30 degrees, resulting in increased interlayer spacing that influences electron motion. This understanding could inform the design of future quantum technologies for more powerful computing and secure communication.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 23, 2021

One-dimensional red phosphorous glows in unexpected ways

Researchers at Aalto University have discovered that fibrous red phosphorous, when electrons are confined in its one-dimensional sub-units, shows large optical responses. The material demonstrates giant anisotropic linear and non-linear optical responses, as well as emission intensity.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 12, 2021
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Graphene binds drugs which kill bacteria on medical implants

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method to prevent bacterial infections on medical implants by covering graphene with bactericidal molecules, which are released in a controlled manner. The new material has shown promising properties and paves the way for more effective antibacterial protection.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 9, 2021

C-Crete Technologies’ deep learning methods cast wide net for discovery of novel hybrid organic-inorganic materials

Researchers at C-Crete Technologies have developed a method that utilizes deep learning to quickly predict and design novel hybrid organic-inorganic materials, offering improved materials design for various industries. By feeding quantum mechanics calculations to layered machine learning based on artificial neural networks, they can un...

SourceC-Crete Technologies·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 5, 2021

"Magic-angle" trilayer graphene may be a rare, magnet-proof superconductor

Researchers observed signs of spin-triplet superconductivity in magic-angle trilayer graphene, which resists high magnetic fields and could improve MRI technology. This exotic material's ability to persist superconducting under strong magnetic fields has the potential to revolutionize technologies like quantum computing.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJul 21, 2021
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New mechanism of superconductivity discovered in graphene

A novel alternative mechanism to achieve superconductivity in graphene has been discovered by researchers at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems. This breakthrough involves interactions between electrons and bogolons, which can confer superconductivity up to 70 Kelvin within graphene.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·Journal2D Materials·DateJul 14, 2021

Unlocking radiation-free quantum technology with graphene

Researchers at Aalto University have successfully created heavy fermions in graphene, a non-radioactive alternative to rare-earth compounds. This discovery could pave the way for sustainable exploitation of heavy fermion physics in quantum technologies.

SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 8, 2021

Scientists synthesize 3D graphene films with high-energy E-beam

Researchers have successfully synthesized macroscopic thick three-dimensional porous graphene films using high-energy electron beams. The resulting material exhibits excellent electrochemical storage capacity and photothermal performance, making it suitable for applications in supercapacitors and solar photothermal anti-icing.

SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalCarbon·DateJul 6, 2021

Engineer's graphene additive manufacturing research makes journal's cover story

The team has developed supercapacitors that have been tested for 10,000 cycles of charging and discharging cycles, demonstrating their reliability. Additionally, they have printed micro-supercapacitors on mechanically flexible surfaces using polyimide substrates, showcasing the versatility of these devices.

SourceKansas State University·JournalACS Applied Energy Materials·DateJul 2, 2021
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Stopping the sulfur shuttle for better batteries

The KAUST team's solution involves a layer of hierarchically porous graphene that significantly suppresses polysulfide shuttling in Li-S batteries. This innovation improves the capacity and recharging ability of Li-S battery technologies, making them suitable for large-scale commercial applications.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateJun 29, 2021

Stretching changes the electronic properties of graphene

Researchers successfully manipulated graphene's electronic properties by applying uniform mechanical stress, enabling the development of new electronic components and sensors. The results demonstrate a direct correlation between atomic distance and electronic states in graphene.

SourceSwiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel·JournalCommunications Physics·DateJun 29, 2021

A template for fast synthesis of nanographenes

Researchers at Nagoya University developed a new synthesis method for nanographenes, using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as templates. This approach enables the creation of multiple nanographenes with varying characteristics, addressing the challenge of identifying relationship between structure and properties.

SourceInstitute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 28, 2021

'Flashed' nanodiamonds are just a phase

Researchers develop method to control flash Joule heating process to produce valuable allotropes, including fluorinated nanodiamonds and graphene. The process uses organic fluorine compounds and fluoride precursors to create the desired structures.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 21, 2021

Atomic-scale tailoring of graphene approaches macroscopic world

Scientists have successfully controlled graphene at an atomic scale using a novel experimental setup and machine learning algorithms. The breakthrough enables the creation of large-scale structures with tailored properties, opening up new avenues for materials design.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 18, 2021
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Graphene drum: Researchers develop new phonon laser design

Graphene drum technology induces coherent emission of sound energy quanta, enabling new quantum optomechanical sensors and transducers. The device amplifies external vibrations at specific frequencies, showing potential applications in classical and quantum sensing.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalOptics Express·DateJun 18, 2021

'Wonder material' can be used to detect COVID-19 quickly, accurately

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a graphene-based sensor that can detect SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory experiments. The sensor uses atomic-level vibrations to identify COVID-positive samples, with results evident in under five minutes.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 16, 2021

Graphene 'camera' captures real-time electrical activity of beating heart

Researchers developed a graphene-based sensor to record real-time electrical activity of a beating heart, offering high sensitivity and parallel detection. The 'graphene camera' allows for imaging entire networks of cells simultaneously, enabling new studies on neural networks.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 16, 2021
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Control over water friction with 2D materials points to 'smart membranes'

Researchers at the University of Manchester developed graphene-based nanochannels that significantly reduce water friction, leading to enhanced permeation and efficiency in membrane processes. This breakthrough has potential applications in desalination, energy storage, and wastewater treatment.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 8, 2021

Using HPC and experiment, researchers continue to refine graphene production

Using high-performance computing (HPC) and experiments, researchers continue to develop more efficient methods for producing graphene at the industrial scale. The team used GCS HPC resources to run simulations of graphene formation on liquid copper, aiming to create a faster and cheaper method for large-scale production.

SourceGauss Centre for Supercomputing·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 4, 2021

Hexagonal boron nitride's remarkable toughness unmasked

Researchers discovered hexagonal boron nitride's fracture resistance is about 10 times higher than graphene's, due to slight asymmetries in its atomic structure. This finding opens up new possibilities for fabricating tough mechanical metamaterials through engineered structural asymmetry.

SourceRice University·JournalNature·DateJun 2, 2021
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Superflimsy graphene turned ultrastiff by optical forging

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have demonstrated a new method to make graphene ultrastiff using optical forging, increasing its stiffness by several orders of magnitude. The technique, which involves irradiating defects in the graphene lattice, opens up new application areas for this wonder material.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·Journalnpj 2D Materials and Applications·DateMay 25, 2021

"Bite" defects in bottom-up graphene nanoribbons

Scientists investigate 'bite' defects in armchair and zigzag graphene nanoribbons, finding they can disrupt electronic transport but also yield spin-polarized currents. The study aims to minimize the detrimental effects of these defects on charge transport for next-generation nanotechnologies.

SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateMay 25, 2021
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A new form of carbon

A team of researchers has discovered a new form of carbon that exhibits metallic properties, unlike graphene. The material, named Biphenylene network, is made by assembling carbon-containing molecules on an extremely smooth gold surface and has the potential to be used as conducting wires in future carbon-based electronic devices.

SourceAalto University·JournalScience·DateMay 20, 2021

'Bite' defects revealed in bottom-up graphene nanoribbons

Graphene nanoribbons exhibit structural disorder due to missing carbon atoms, known as 'bite' defects. These imperfections degrade electronic device performance but offer promising opportunities for spintronic applications with unique magnetic properties.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·Journal2D Materials·DateMay 18, 2021
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Scaling down Ionic Transistors to the ultimate limit

Researchers at The University of Hong Kong have created an atomic-scale ion transistor that can selectively transport ions faster than in bulk water. The device achieves this through electrically gated graphene channels, allowing for highly switchable ultrafast ion transport.

SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalScience·DateMay 12, 2021

Graphene key for novel hardware security

Researchers at Penn State have developed a novel graphene-based physically unclonable function (PUF) that is more energy-efficient and secure against AI attacks than silicon-based devices. The device's unique properties make it resistant to machine learning attacks, adding tamper resistance as another security feature.

SourcePenn State·JournalNature Electronics·DateMay 10, 2021

Towards 2D memory technology by magnetic graphene

Researchers have experimentally confirmed that magnetic graphene can generate large spin signals and transfer spin information over long distances. This discovery paves the way for the development of ultra-compact 2D spin-logic devices with strong spin-polarization, promising high-speed and energy-saving electronics.

SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 6, 2021

In graphene process, resistance is useful

Researchers adapted their laser-induced graphene technique to create fine patterns of graphene in photoresist polymers for use in consumer electronics and other applications. The new process allows for the production of high-resolution, micron-scale lines of conductive graphene, comparable to those achieved by more cumbersome processes.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·DateMay 6, 2021