Nanomaterials news, November 2021

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Light-triggered nanoparticles hit the target

core-shell polymer nanoparticles triggered by near infrared (NIR) light combine photodynamic and immuno-therapy to treat tumors

3D scaffolds for neurons promise better transplants

3D personalized polymer scaffolds with precise texture, shape, and size encourage aligned growth of neurons for neural tissue engineering and repair

Researchers calculate next steps for borophene

Researchers predict that growing 2D boron, known as borophene, on hexagonal boron nitride should make it easier to remove and study.

Nanowires help push to cheaper and more efficient solar cells

Ultra-high material efficient solar cell using semiconductor nanowires

Researchers discover why single molecules fall over

Using a scanning probe microscope, researchers have been able to determine the quantum interactions that give rise to a stable standing molecule.

The NuMat2022: The Nuclear Materials Conference

New silicon coating uses nanopillars to trap red light

When applied to the surface of a glass lens, a new silicon coating can prevent the red and blue wavelengths in ultrashort laser pulses from separating.

Materials Today - September 2021 Highlighted Papers

Mirrors help 2D material shine like a laser

Researchers have shown that placing the 2D material tungsten diselenide between 'mirrors' can cause it to emit laser-like light at room temperature.

Simple bilayer graphene can produce exotic magnetic behavior

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated an exotic magnetic phenomenon known as the quantum anomalous Hall effect in bilayer graphene.

Sticky - The Secret Science of Surfaces by Laurie Winkless

An exploration of the amazing world of surface science.

Researchers develop clean doping technique for graphene

Researchers have developed a novel clean technique for doping graphene via a charge-transfer layer made of low-impurity tungsten oxyselenide.

New study brings order to ferromagnetic 2D material

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated ferromagnetic behavior in a monolayer of chromium chloride.

Black phosphorus could light up future telecommunications

Researchers have shown that the 2D material black phosphorus can control the polarization of light more precisely than ever before.

Solid-state batteries could grow on trees

By combining copper with cellulose nanofibrils from wood, researchers have developed a flexible ion conductor for solid-state batteries.

New study shows how pearls grow into their symmetry

Researchers have discovered that interactions between the layers of nacre in a pearl cause its symmetry to become more and more precise as it grows.

Amorphous materials prefer pyramids to icosahedrons

Using atomic electron tomography, researchers have, for the first time, directly observed how atoms are packed in amorphous materials.