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Multivalent-effect immobilization of reduced-dimensional perovskites for efficient and spectrally stable deep-blue light-emitting diodes
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 03 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01852-6
A multivalent immobilization strategy uses hydrogen, ionic and coordination bonds that interact with perovskite, enabling deep-blue perovskite LEDs to achieve an external quantum efficiency of 15.36% at 459 nm.
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Bruno Scrosati (1937–2024)
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 31 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-025-01861-z
Bruno Scrosati (1937–2024)
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Tracking nonlinear conversion of light in van der Waals waveguides
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 23 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01850-8
Far-field stroboscopic scattering microscopy tracks the propagation of both fundamental and second-harmonic waves within van der Waals waveguides, allowing parameter-free determination of phase-matching conditions.
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Salt-in-presalt electrolyte solutions for high-potential non-aqueous sodium metal batteries
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 23 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01848-2
The specific energy and cycle life of rechargeable non-aqueous Na-based batteries are influenced by the type of electrolyte used. Here the authors propose a sulfonyl imide-rich electrolyte solution to improve the energy content and life span of various Na-based batteries.
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Nanotech powers on-chip intelligence
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-025-01856-w
Nanotechnology fosters energy-efficient devices that significantly boost on-chip performance for faster, more powerful AI, while also supporting dense integration of sensing and computing, reducing power consumption for advanced on-chip intelligence.
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ON–OFF nanopores for optical control of transmembrane ionic communication
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01823-x
Here the authors present photo-nanopores in which α-haemolysin monomers are modified with arylazopyrazoles, allowing quantitative photoswitching of the transmembrane ionic current, analogous to electronic diodes and light-tunable resistors in response to light.
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Dipolar wavevector interference induces a polar skyrmion lattice in strained BiFeO<sub>3</sub> films
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 16 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01845-5
In ultrathin BiFeO3 films on LaAlO3, compressive strain of the substrate induces a polar skyrmion lattice with nanometre periodicity.
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Chemistry, manufacturing and controls strategies for using novel excipients in lipid nanoparticles
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 16 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01833-9
This Perspective discusses some of the challenges that pharmaceutical companies face in the use of lipid excipients at each stage of development, and proposes recommendations on how to streamline regulatory expectations.
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Remote epitaxial crystalline perovskites for ultrahigh-resolution micro-LED displays
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 15 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01841-9
Remote epitaxial growth of continuous crystalline perovskite thin films is demonstrated. These films can be seamlessly integrated into micro-LEDs with an ultrahigh resolution of 4 μm pixel size.
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Spatiotemporal imaging of nonlinear optics in van der Waals waveguides
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 15 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01849-1
An optical method images nonlinear optical processes in waveguides with femtosecond and nanometre precision. The approach is used to achieve phase-matched second-harmonic generation in 3R-MoS2 waveguides.
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Anomalous Hall spin current drives self-generated spin–orbit torque in a ferromagnet
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 15 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01819-7
An anomalous Hall spin current in a ferromagnetic conductor generates a giant spin–orbit torque with unique angular symmetry. This discovery enables a spin torque nano-oscillator with potential applications in neuromorphic signal processing.
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Ferroelectricity with concomitant Coulomb screening in van der Waals heterostructures
Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 15 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41565-024-01846-4
Sliding ferroelectricity with finite conductance can yield ferroelectric hysteresis with concomitant Coulomb screening in monolayer graphene containing van der Waals heterostructures of various compositions.
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