Jun 04, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Electron transfer (ET) is a process in which an electron is transferred from one atom or molecule to another. ET is fundamental to electrochemical reactions with applications in many fields. Nanoscale ET, which involves the transfer of electrons in the range of 1-100 nanometers in...
Stable, switchable polarization induced in two-dimensional material through symmetry breaking
Jun 04, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) In their pursuit of device miniaturization, researchers are exploring the untapped potential of two-dimensional materials. These atomically thin crystals, with their unique electronic and optical properties, have emerged as promising candidates for the next generation of ultra-compact, high-performance electronic devices. However, despite the rapid progress...
Skin models as an alternative to animal testing
Jun 03, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Animal testing has long been a fixture of medical and pharmaceutical research, but alternative methods are growing more and more important. Innovative methods allow for research aimed directly at humans — without using animal testing as an intermediate step. TigerShark Science, a planned Fraunhofer start-up...
Nanotransfer printing enhances atomic penetration in vertically aligned carbon nanotubes
Jun 03, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Carbon nanotubes have long captivated the imaginations of material scientists due to their extraordinary mechanical strength, chemical stability, and electrical properties. Vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs), in particular, have shown immense potential for applications ranging from physical, chemical and biological sensors to field emission devices,...