Nanotechnology News from Nanowerk 2023-04-28

A material known for its electronic properties could find a use in night vision, gas sensing, and spectroscopy technologies.

Researchers developed a new technique to grow exceptionally large, high-quality crystals that could help make advanced electronics, such as spintronic and magnetic optoelectronic devices, a reality.

A new type of floatable photocatalytic platform composed of hydrogel nanocomposites efficiently proceeds hydrogen evolution reaction, even by using plastic wastes.

A new low-temperature growth and fabrication technology allows the integration of 2D materials directly onto a silicon circuit, which could lead to denser and more powerful chips.

Researchers have triggered a transition in a non living system that replicates cooperative behaviors often found in viruses.

Small amounts of nanometer-thin metal-organic layers efficiently protect red blood cells during freezing and thawing.

This research paves the way for further development of wood-based electronics and control of electronic plants.

Researchers utilize resonated natural vibrations in photothermal crystals to achieve high-speed, versatile actuation, opening new possibilities for soft robotics and human-robot coexistence.

Using analytical high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, scientists investigated how the magnetic properties of the nanoparticles can further be improved via microstructure design.