Nov 08, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Most robots today are effectively numb. They can't feel what they touch, making it dangerous for them to handle delicate objects or work closely with humans. Adding touch sensitivity requires covering robots with complex electronic skins that use thousands of sensors - creating two major...
Researchers introduce new and improved, next-generation perovskite solar cell
Nov 08, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A Korean research team has developed an innovative perovskite solar cell technology that addresses one of photovoltaics' fundamental challenges: conventional solar cells cannot utilize approximately 52% of total solar energy because they poorly capture near-infrared radiation. Their technology maximizes near-infrared light capture performance while greatly...
Flexible DNA origami-based biosensors with modular design
Nov 08, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Biosensors play a key role in medical research and diagnostics. At present, however, they generally have to be specially developed for each application. A team led by LMU chemist Philip Tinnefeld has developed a general, modular strategy for designing sensors that can be easily adapted...