Biotecnología
Biotecnología
Hybrid quantum bit based on topological insulators
04/05/2022 -
With their superior properties, topological qubits could help achieve a breakthrough in the development of a quantum computer designed for universal applications. So far, no one has yet succeeded in...
Feel the attraction of zwitterionic Janus Particles
04/05/2022 -
Researchers have created a more accurate computer simulation of double-faced nanoparticles that form self-assembled structures based on electrostatic attraction. By including temporary charge...
Process aims to strip ammonia from wastewater
04/05/2022 -
Engineers have developed a high-performance nanowire catalyst that pulls ammonia and solid ammonia (fertilizer) from nitrate, a common contaminant in industrial wastewater and polluted groundwater.
Researchers take step toward developing 'electric eye'
04/05/2022 -
Using nanotechnology, scientists have created a newly designed neuromorphic electronic device that endows microrobotics with colorful vision. The newly designed artificial vision device could have...
Researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker
04/05/2022 -
Researchers created an ultrathin loudspeaker that can turn any rigid surface into a high-quality, active audio source. The fabrication process can enable the thin-film devices to be produced at scale.
Researchers develop smartphone-powered microchip for at-home medical diagnostic testing
04/05/2022 -
A research team has developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that uses a minimal number of components and can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone. The innovation opens the door for...
Turning any camera into a polarization camera
04/05/2022 -
Researchers have developed a metasurface attachment that can turn just about any camera or imaging system, even off-the-shelf systems, into polarization cameras. The attachment uses a metasurface of...
Extract from a common kitchen spice could be key to greener, more efficient fuel cells
04/05/2022 -
Researchers have discovered a novel way to combine curcumin -- the substance in turmeric -- and gold nanoparticles to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to efficiently convert...
Lithium's narrow paths limit batteries
04/05/2022 -
Study suggests that lithium batteries would benefit from more porous electrodes with better-aligned particles that don't limit lithium distribution.
Microdrones with light-driven nanomotors
04/05/2022 -
Physicists have managed to propel micrometer-sized drones precisely using light only. Their microdrones are significantly smaller than red blood cells.
Nylon cooking bags, plastic-lined cups can release nanoparticles into liquids
04/05/2022 -
Nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on, but a new study suggests that they are an underappreciated source of nanoparticles. They report that the...
Almost ready for prime time: Deep UV photodetectors head to real-world testing
04/05/2022 -
Researchers are asking why, after decades of development and promising results, ultrawide bandgap photodetectors with deep UV capabilities haven't enjoyed widespread adoption, and are taking...
Seeing more deeply into nanomaterials
04/05/2022 -
Researchers have overcome imaging the inside of a novel material self-assembled from nanoparticles with seven nanometer resolution, about 1/100,000 of the width of a human hair. The researchers now...
Bacterial soundtracks revealed by graphene membrane
04/05/2022 -
Have you ever wondered if bacteria make distinctive sounds? If we could listen to bacteria, we would be able to know whether they are alive or not. When bacteria are killed using an antibiotic, those...
Atomic terahertz-vibrations solve the enigma of ultrashort soliton molecules
04/05/2022 -
Optical solitons often combine into pairs with very short temporal separation. Introducing atomic vibrations in the terahertz range, researchers have solved the puzzle of how these temporal links are...
Exotic magnetic structures created with laser light
04/05/2022 -
Research has found a new way to create nano-sized magnetic particles using ultrafast laser light pulses. The discovery could pave the way for new and more energy-efficient technical components and...
Molecular robots work cooperatively in swarms
04/05/2022 -
Scientists have demonstrated that molecular robots are able to accomplish cargo delivery by employing a strategy of swarming, achieving a transport efficiency five times greater than that of single...
Flexible electronics get brighter
04/05/2022 -
Scientists have fabricated a flexible material that lights up brightly when stretched and/or when an electric field is applied. The results show promise for the development of bright, sustainable,...
Breakthrough for efficient and high-speed spintronic devices
04/05/2022 -
Scientists have made a major breakthrough on how the spin evolves in the nanoworld on extremely short time scales.
Nanostructures with improved stability for the development of more effective cancer nanomedicine
04/05/2022 -
Most drugs used today have only one mechanism of action and it is both difficult and expensive to manufacture drugs with multiple functions. Researchers have recently found a way to create more...
Self-assembled logic circuits created from proteins
04/05/2022 -
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers have created self-assembled, protein-based circuits that can perform simple logic functions. The work demonstrates that it is possible to create stable...
