Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A NIMS research team has developed the world’s first n-channel diamond MOSFET (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor). The developed n-channel diamond MOSFET provides a key step toward CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor: one of the most popular technologies in the computer chip) integrated circuits for harsh-environment- applications as well...
DNA attached to nanoparticles contributes to lupus symptoms
Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Autoimmune diseases are mysterious. It wasn’t until the 1950s that scientists realized that the immune system could harm the organs of its own body. Even today, the fundamental causes and inner workings of most autoimmune diseases remain poorly understood, limiting the treatment options for many...
The role of covalent organic frameworks in advancing alkaline ion batteries
Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) "Designing highly conductive and superior-performance materials is crucial for the advancement of alkaline ion batteries," stated Xijun Xu, Associate Professor at the College of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry of Guangdong University of Technology. As the development of large-scale power systems, like electric vehicles, accelerates,...
Researchers achieve first complete vascularization of organoids on microfluidic chip
Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) The Interdisciplinary Research Institute of Grenoble (CEA-Irig), CEA-Leti and fellow European and Canadian institutes and researchers have demonstrated the complete vascularization of organoids on a microfluidic chip at speeds and flow rates similar to blood’s, improving functional maturation and enabling their long-term survival. Organoids, which...
New route to recyclable polymers from plants
Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requirement to reduce the burden of plastic pollution in the environment. They developed a convenient and versatile method to...
New method for analysing nanoporous materials
Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) In addition to their main components, the properties of crystalline and nanoporous materials often depend crucially on guest atoms or ions that are embedded in the tiny pores of their lattice structure. This applies to high-tech materials used in sensor or separation technology as well...
New 2D material adhesion and device stability insights
Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) One of the big selling points of two-dimensional (2D) materials is their self-passivated nature, which allows them to be deposited on any substrate and opens up new possibilities for three-dimensional material stacks. The downside is their weak adhesion to the substrate, which can be a...
AI decodes whole-cortex functional images to predict behavioral states
Mar 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) An artificial intelligence (AI) image recognition algorithm can predict whether a mouse is moving or not based on brain functional imaging data. The Kobe University researchers also developed a method to identify which input data is relevant, shining light into the AI black box with...