Feb 02, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Oxidation can degrade the properties and functionality of metals. However, a research team co-led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently found that severely oxidized metallic glass nanotubes can attain an ultrahigh recoverable elastic strain, outperforming most conventional super-elastic metals. They also...
Researchers 3D print functional human brain tissue
Feb 02, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed the first 3D-printed brain tissue that can grow and function like typical brain tissue. It’s an achievement with important implications for scientists studying the brain and working on treatments for a broad range of neurological and...
Butterfly mating behaviors inspire next level brain-like computing
Feb 02, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Artificial intelligence systems have historically struggled to integrate and interpret information from multiple senses the way animals intuitively do. Humans and other species rely on combining sight, sound, touch, taste and smell to better understand their surroundings and make decisions. However, the field of neuromorphic...
3D-printed pneumatic modules replace electric controls in soft robots
Feb 02, 2024 (Nanowerk News) In the future, soft robots will be able to perform tasks that cannot be done by conventional robots. These soft robots could be used in terrain that is difficult to access and in environments where they are exposed to chemicals or radiation that would harm...
Hexagonal copper disk lattice unleashes spin wave control
Feb 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A collaborative group of researchers has potentially developed a means of controlling spin waves by creating a hexagonal pattern of copper disks on a magnetic insulator. The breakthrough is expected to lead to greater efficiency and miniaturization of communication devices in fields such as artificial...
Organic semiconductors with proton-hopping promise
Feb 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Chemists at RIKEN have developed a method for making synthetic derivatives of the natural dye indigo that doesn’t require harsh conditions. This discovery could inspire advances in electronic devices, including light-responsive gadgets and stretchy biomedical sensors ("Synthesis of 3,3 -dihydroxy-2,2 -diindan-1,1 -dione derivatives for tautomeric...
How will the global graphene market develop in the next years and which are possible applications?
Feb 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Since 2004, graphene sparked enormous expectations in terms of technological application opportunity and potential economic value. In this context, a new peer-reviewed scientific publication in the journal 2D Materials ("Graphene Roadmap Briefs (No. 3): meta-market analysis 2023") from researchers of Fraunhofer ISI provides insights into...
Research unveils key dynamics of 2D nanomaterials with view to larger-scale production
Feb 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A team of Rice University researchers mapped out how flecks of 2D materials move in liquid ⎯ knowledge that could help scientists assemble macroscopic-scale materials with the same useful properties as their 2D counterparts. “Two-dimensional nanomaterials are extremely thin ⎯ only several atoms thick ⎯...
Researchers develop world’s most efficient quantum dot solar cell
Feb 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A groundbreaking research breakthrough in solar energy has propelled the development of the world’s most efficient quantum dot (QD) solar cell, marking a significant leap towards the commercialization of next-generation solar cells. This cutting-edge QD solution and device have demonstrated exceptional performance, retaining their efficiency...
Aerosol jet printing revolutionizes microfluidic device fabrication
Feb 01, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technologies, known for their high precision and rapid actuation, are essential to microfluidics and affect a broad spectrum of research areas. However, traditional fabrication methods are time-consuming, intricate, and necessitate costly cleanroom facilities. One novel method overcomes these constraints by utilizing...