Mar 19, 2025 Researchers reveal how microbes receive electrons from quantum dots, enabling nano-biohybrids to harvest sunlight for advanced chemical transformations. (Nanowerk News) Peanut butter and jelly. Simon and Garfunkel. Semiconductors and bacteria. Some combinations are more durable than others. In recent years, an interdisciplinary team of Cornell researchers has...
Next-gen 3D transistors transform energy-efficient electronics
Mar 19, 2025 Researchers unveil 3D transistors using 2D semiconductors, enabling energy-efficient, high-performance electronics with unprecedented miniaturization. (Nanowerk News) In a significant advancement for semiconductor technology, researchers at UC Santa Barbara have unveiled novel three-dimensional (3D) transistors utilizing two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors. Their approach paves the way for energy-efficient, high-performance electronics...
Carbon nanotube fibers create flexible, durable threads for energy-storing textiles
Mar 19, 2025 (Nanowerk Spotlight) The integration of electronics into clothing promises to transform how we interact with technology, but the fundamental materials have consistently fallen short. Attempts to weave electronic functions into textiles typically produce either stiff, unwearable materials or delicate structures that fail under normal use. The core...