Scientists develop biodegradable electronic circuits using mushroom-based materials

Dec 24, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Circuit boards form the foundation of modern electronics, but their production relies on materials that persist in the environment for centuries. These boards must meet precise technical requirements: perfectly smooth surfaces for mounting components, specific electrical properties to carry signals without interference, and the ability...

Laser printing improves stability of perovskite electronics in extreme environments

Dec 23, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Metal halide perovskites have attracted substantial research interest since 2009 when their potential for solar cell applications was first demonstrated. These semiconductor materials combine effective light absorption with good electrical conductivity while being simple to manufacture. However, metal halide perovskites degrade rapidly under normal environmental...

Researchers take ‘significant leap forward’ with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer

Dec 21, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes. The study, published in Science Advances ("Trapped-ion quantum simulation of electron transfer models with tunable dissipation"), details the...

Macroscopic oscillators move as one at the quantum level

Dec 20, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Quantum technologies are radically transforming our understanding of the universe. One emerging technology are macroscopic mechanical oscillators, devices that are vital in quartz watches, mobile phones, and lasers used in telecommunications. In the quantum realm, macroscopic oscillators could enable ultra-sensitive sensors and components for quantum...