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WITec Suite SEVEN Software Released

Oxford Instruments has introduced a comprehensive update of its operating system for Raman and correlative microscopes.

From Oxford Instruments WITec 18 Nov 2024

Using Perovskites for Quantum Sensing and Spin Control

A class of material called perovskites, which have special electronic bonding with many applications, could be useful for quantum sensing.

18 Nov 2024

New Technique for Locating Hydrogen in Nanofilms

In a study recently published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from The University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science have described a technique for locating hydrogen in nanofilms.

18 Nov 2024

AI Revolutionizes 2D Material Identification

Researchers at Tohoku University have utilized deep learning to enhance Raman spectroscopy, achieving high precision in 2D material identification and classification.

15 Nov 2024

Argonne Researchers Create Nanoparticle Scintillators for Faster, More Precise Imaging

Scintillators are detectors that make high-energy X-rays or particles visible through flashes of light to form an image. Their many applications include particle physics, medical imaging, X-ray security and more.

15 Nov 2024

Automated Image Acquisition and Analysis of Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Structures

In a recent article, researchers analyzed defect structures in monolayer graphene and hexagonal boron nitride using STEM imaging and neural network-based analysis, uncovering distinct responses to ion irradiation-induced defects.

By Nidhi Dhull 15 Nov 2024

Real-Time Imaging Provides a New Perspective on Nanoparticle Growth

An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN) in Krakow, conducted an advanced experiment to demonstrate the electrodeposition process of a platinum-nickel (PtNi) nanolayer on an electrode. This research was published in Nano Letters.

14 Nov 2024

Novel Patch for the Treatment of Psoriasis and Other Inflammatory Skin Conditions

According to a study published in Biomaterials Advances, scientists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a patch that will make treating psoriasis more effective and efficient. This technique can also be applied to treat other inflammatory skin conditions.

13 Nov 2024

Adsorption of Pharmaceutical Contaminants Using Advanced Composite Materials

In a recent article, researchers examined the adsorption capabilities of MIL-101(Fe)/graphene and g-C3N4/graphene composites for removing pharmaceutical contaminants from water.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 12 Nov 2024

Breakthrough in Broadband Photodetectors: Nanomaterial Gii Could Bring Faster Broadband and Higher Quality Medical Imaging

New research finds nanomaterial Gii can be used as a highly detective material in broadband photodetectors, which could lead to faster fiber optic networks, more detailed medical imaging and higher performance environmental monitoring.

12 Nov 2024

A New Understanding of Metal-Carbon Interactions

Researchers from the Vienna University of Technology have successfully measured and described the interaction between metal nanoparticles and a carbon substrate, according to a study published in ACS Catalysis.

12 Nov 2024

Cutting-Edge X-Ray Technology Reveals Secrets of Nanostructure Assembly

Three-dimensional nanostructures are key to advances in many applications. Nanostructures are built from nanomaterials, natural and artificial materials that are more than 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

11 Nov 2024

Light-Responsive Azobenzene Polymers for Enhanced Neural Interfaces

In a recent article, researchers introduced light-responsive azobenzene polymer thin films as advanced neuronal interfaces, demonstrating their potential in studying neuronal interactions and developing new therapeutic strategies.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 11 Nov 2024

New 3D Imaging Reveals Key Details of Difficult-to-Describe Nanoscale Objects

A difficult-to-describe nanoscale object called the magnetic skyrmion might one day yield new microelectronic devices that can do much more--for example, massive data storage--all while consuming much less power.

8 Nov 2024

Engineering Graphene’s Properties Through Physical Manipulation

A study published in Nano Letters by researchers from the Florida State University Department of Physics and FSU-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory explores how physical manipulations of graphene, such as layering and twisting, affect its optical properties and conductivity.

8 Nov 2024