Oct 05, 2023 (Nanowerk News) A research team co-led by scholars from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has successfully morphed all-inorganic perovskites at room temperature without compromising their functional properties. Their findings demonstrate the potential of this class of semiconductors for manufacturing next-generation deformable electronics and energy systems in...
New energy-storing material could also be used to build electronic gadgets (w/video)
Oct 05, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Picture a smartphone clad in a casing that’s not just for protection but also doubles as a reservoir of electricity, or an electric car where the doors and floorboard store energy to propel it forward. Such technologies may one day be a reality, thanks to...
Using artificial intelligence, scientists develop self-driving microscopy technique
Oct 05, 2023 (Nanowerk News) As anyone who has ever skimmed a book or magazine can tell you, sometimes you don't have to read every word to grasp the essence. Inspired by this notion, scientists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enable a form of "speed reading"...
Efficient perovskite cells with a structured anti-reflective layer
Oct 06, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Perovskite-based solar cells are viewed as potential successors to the prevalent silicon cells because of their cost-effectiveness and outstanding performance. Recent research has showcased perovskite photovoltaic cells with enhanced optoelectronic properties. One of the main obstacles to their wider adoption is reducing optical losses in...
Pulsars may make dark matter glow
Oct 06, 2023 (Nanowerk News) The central question in the ongoing hunt for dark matter is: what is it made of? One possible answer is that dark matter consists of particles known as axions. A team of astrophysicists, led by researchers from the universities of Amsterdam and Princeton, has now...
Unlocking nature’s secrets yields powerful ionic generator
Oct 06, 2023 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Biological potassium channels are marvels of selective permeability, allowing rapid transport of potassium ions (ionic radius of 1.3 Å) while blocking the smaller sodium ions (1.0 Å). This ion selectivity and high conduction underpins nerve signaling and many other biological processes. Scientists have long sought...
Astronomers Discover first step toward planet formation
Oct 06, 2023 (Nanowerk News) An international research team led by Project Assistant Professor Satoshi Ohashi of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has conducted high-resolution and multi-wavelength observations of a protoplanetary disk around a relatively young protostar, DG Taurus (DG Tau), using ALMA* to study the structure of...
Super-efficient laser light-induced detection of cancer cell-derived nanoparticles
Oct 06, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Can particles as minuscule as viruses be detected accurately within a mere 5 minutes? Osaka Metropolitan University scientists say yes, with their innovative method for ultrafast and ultrasensitive quantitative measurement of biological nanoparticles, opening doors for early diagnosis of a broad range of diseases. The...
A 130g soft robot gripper lifts 100kg?
Oct 06, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Soft robotic grippers, made from flexible materials like cloth, paper, and silicone, serve as robotic hands designed for safely grasping and releasing objects. Unlike their conventional rigid counterparts, these grippers offer greater flexibility and safety, making them ideal for household robots handling delicate items like...
Green hydrogen could reach economic viability by co-production of valuable chemicals
Oct 05, 2023 (Nanowerk News) It already works: there are several approaches to using solar energy to split water and produce hydrogen. Unfortunately, this "green" hydrogen has so far been more expensive than "grey" hydrogen from natural gas. A study (Nature Communications, "Solar-driven upgrading of biomass by coupled hydrogenation using...