Jul 04, 2024 (Nanowerk News) One of the challenges of cramming smarter and more powerful electronics into ever-shrinking devices is developing the tools and techniques to analyze the materials that make them up with increasingly intimate precision. Physicists at Michigan State University have taken a long-awaited step on that front...
Scientists observe record-setting electron mobility in a new crystal film
Jul 04, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A material with a high electron mobility is like a highway without traffic. Any electrons that flow into the material experience a commuter’s dream, breezing through without any obstacles or congestion to slow or scatter them off their path. The higher a material’s electron mobility,...
Graphene oxide films show tunable properties for integrated photonics applications
Jul 04, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) The field of integrated photonics has seen remarkable progress in recent years, driven by the demand for faster, more efficient, and compact optical devices. As researchers push the boundaries of what is possible with traditional materials, attention has turned to novel two-dimensional (2D) materials as...
Getting bacteria into line
Jul 04, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Finland’s Aalto University have found a way to use magnets to line up bacteria as they swim. The approach offers more than just a way to nudge bacteria into order – it also provides a useful tool for a wide range of research,...
Mass production will soon make ultra-large nano transparent screens accessible to everyone
Jul 04, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A groundbreaking 100-inch or larger super-sized Nano Transparent Screen (NTS) has been developed and commercialized for the first time in the world. This innovative screen can adjust its transparency according to the environment and can be produced at a low cost, paving the way for...