Aug 08, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Phosphorus is an exciting element: It is essential for the survival of organisms and promises numerous electronic applications. With this in mind, researchers at the University of Basel have synthesized two-dimensional layers containing rings of five phosphorus atoms (phosphorus pentamers (cyclo-P5)) on a silver surface....
Precise stirring conditions key to optimizing nanostructure synthesis
Aug 08, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Stirring allows for homogenization and efficient gas exchange – this fact has been known for decades. Controlling the stirring rate during the nanocluster synthesis is pivotal in achieving nanostructures with well-defined sizes, structures, optical properties, and stability. This insight was highlighted in a recent study...
Biodegradable nanocubosomes promise greener crop protection
Aug 08, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Polymer science has long been at the forefront of developing materials for agricultural applications, but a persistent challenge has been creating effective delivery systems for agrochemicals that don't contribute to environmental pollution. Traditional polymer-based carriers for pesticides and fertilizers often break down into microplastics, posing...
New 2D quantum sensing chip detects temperature and magnetic fields
Aug 08, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers at TMOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, and their collaborators at RMIT University have developed a new 2D quantum sensing chip using hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) that can simultaneously detect temperature anomalies and magnetic field in any direction in a...
X-ray imagery of vibrating diamond opens avenues for quantum sensing
Aug 08, 2024 (Nanowerk News) When it comes to materials for quantum sensors, diamond is the best game in town, says Cornell University professor Gregory Fuchs. Now he and a team of scientists have upped diamond’s game by generating exquisite imagery of diamond undergoing microscopic vibrations. The team, comprising researchers...