Newswise Feature Channel: Nanotechnology

New Light-Induced Material Shows Powerful Potential for Quantum Applications

Argonne National Laboratory — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:27 EST

Argonne researchers recently discovered a way to control electronic bonding in a semiconducting material using light and magnetic fields, paving the way toward new quantum devices.

A Quantum Material Could Be the Future of High-Energy X-Ray Imaging and Particle Detection

Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:05:53 EST

New research conducted at Argonne National Laboratory shows that colloidal quantum shells could revolutionize the production of X-ray imaging scintillators.

Microsatellite Project to Monitor Objects in Space Over Canada, South Pole

University of Manitoba — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:05:02 EST

An exciting new satellite project to monitor and protect the Earth's orbital environment is underway. University of Manitoba (UM) and Magellan Aerospace (Magellan), in collaboration with Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) science and technology organization, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), and the United Kingdom's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), are working together to make it a reality.

Ordered Defects May Be Key for Solution-Deposited Semiconductors

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:05:57 EST

A new solution deposition process for semiconductors yields high-performing transistors by introducing more defects, counterintuitively. Researchers used these devices to construct high-speed logic circuits and an operational high-resolution inorganic LED display.

Nanoscale Method Boosts Materials for Advanced Memory Storage

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:05:14 EST

Next-generation technologies, such as leading-edge memory storage solutions and brain-inspired neuromorphic computing systems, could touch nearly every aspect of our lives -- from the gadgets we use daily to the solutions for major global challenges.

Nanopillars Create Tiny Openings in the Nucleus Without Damaging Cells

University of California San Diego — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:05:43 EST

UC San Diego researchers have created an array of nanopillars that can breach the nucleus of a cell--the compartment that houses our DNA--without damaging the cell's outer membrane. This new "gateway into the nucleus" could open new possibilities in gene therapy, where genetic material needs to be delivered directly into the nucleus, as well as drug delivery and other forms of precision medicine.

NUS Researchers Develop Revolutionary Technology to Unravel Complex Protein Interactions That Could Transform Cancer Diagnostics

National University of Singapore (NUS) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:05:26 EST

A team of researchers from NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech), led by Associate Professor Shao Huilin and Associate Professor Brian Lim, has developed a first-of-its-kind technology to map out diverse protein interactions in cells using DNA barcodes. The technology, dubbed TETRIS, can explicitly identify and quantify multiple interacting partners in large protein assemblies. By capturing the complex hierarchy of protein interactions within tumour cells, the technology uncovers detailed molecular mechanisms driving disease progression. This enables more precise diagnostics, allowing for the accurate sub-typing of cancers and the identification of aggressive forms of the disease in just a few hours, which was not possible previously.

Argonne Researchers Crack a Key Problem with Sodium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Grid Energy Storage

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:05:31 EST

New method for cathode preparation prevents the particle cracking that caused performance decline with cycling of sodium-ion batteries, which offer a cheaper, more abundant alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

Manganese Cathodes Could Boost Lithium-ion Batteries

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:05:05 EST

Manganese is earth-abundant and cheap. A new process could help make it a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in batteries.

'Writing' with Atoms Could Transform Materials Fabrication for Quantum Devices

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:35:10 EST

A research team at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a novel advanced microscopy tool to "write" with atoms, placing those atoms exactly where they are needed to give a material new properties.

New Mechanism Explains Rapid Energy Sharing Across Atomic Semiconductor Junctions

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:05:00 EST

Understanding and controlling heat flow is critical for many applications, especially for electronics. As these devices become smaller, the interfaces between materials often become the bottleneck to removing heat.

MinJun Kim awarded NSF grant for nanosensor technology that improves gene therapy

Southern Methodist University — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:05:59 EST

Nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim, the Robert C. Womack Endowed Chair Professor at SMU Lyle School of Engineering, and his research team have been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to design a nanosensor that can improve the accuracy of gene therapy, enabling more effective clinical trials with fewer side effects.

Developed Proprietary Quantum Error Correction Technology Beyond the World's Leading Quantum Computing Companies

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:42 EST

Dr. Seung-Woo Lee and his team at the Quantum Technology Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a world-class quantum error correction technology and designed a fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture based on it.

Global experts help nanomedicines DELIVER on healthcare promise

University of South Australia — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:00 EST

New findings from a global team of expert scientists in academia and industry has generated world-first research quality standards that will help slash costs and reduce the time it takes to develop advanced nanomedicine treatments and make them available for patients.

Scientists use magnetic nanotech to safely rewarm frozen tissues for transplant

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST

Looking to extend the viability of human tissues, researchers report in ACS' Nano Letters their efforts to facilitate completely freezing, rather than cooling and then thawing, potentially life-saving organs for transplant. They demonstrate a magnetic nanoparticle's successful rewarming of animal tissues.

Energy localization in three-dimensional nanostructure

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:05:05 EST

Photothermoelectric (PTE) detectors have garnered substantial research interest for their promising capabilities in broadband self-driven photodetection. To get higher performances, it is crucial to localize light and heat energies for efficient conversion. Therefore, scientists in China fabricated a three-dimensional (3D) tubular detector by nanomembrane self-rolling, and remarkably enhanced performance has been achieved. The proposed self-rolled device holds promise for next-generation on-chip photodetection.

Chiral quantum heating and cooling with an optically controlled ion

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 05:05:17 EST

Exploring quantum heat engines is vital for designing highly efficient power systems beyond classical limits and for understanding quantum thermodynamics. Scientists demonstrate the first implementation of chiral thermodynamic cycles and quantum state transfers in a trapped ion by dynamically encircling a closed loop excluding Liouvillian exceptional points.

CeO2 nanoparticles: a double-edged sword for aquatic algal life

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:05:09 EST

A crucial study reveals significant alterations in growth, photosynthetic activity, and gene expression of freshwater algae due to cerium oxide nanoparticles. This research highlights the complex interactions between these microscopic pollutants and key aquatic producers, providing essential insights into the ecological impacts of nanomaterial pollution.

A world first: Qubit coherence decay traced to thermal dissipation

Aalto University — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:04 EST

Hitherto a mystery, the thermal energy loss of qubits can be explained with a surprisingly simple experimental setup, according to research from Aalto University.

Study Reveals Doubled Risk of Preterm Birth for IVF Pregnancies Complicated by Placental Abruption

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:05:23 EST

Known risks from assisted reproductive technology and early placenta separation combine for a larger overall preterm delivery risk.