Tag: 2D materials


  • Atomic-scale imaging breakthrough with a compact SEM

    Atomic-scale imaging breakthrough with a compact SEM

    A breakthrough in accessible atomic-scale imaging In a development that could reshape how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated a method to visualize atomic‑scale structures using a compact, low‑energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Led by Arthur Blackburn, co‑director of UVic’s Advanced Microscopy Facility, the team combines…

  • Giant Leap in Tiny Worlds: UVic Researchers Enable Atomic Imaging with Low-Energy SEM

    Giant Leap in Tiny Worlds: UVic Researchers Enable Atomic Imaging with Low-Energy SEM

    Groundbreaking advance brings atomic-scale imaging to compact microscopes In a development that could redefine what laboratories can achieve without investing in prohibitively expensive equipment, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated sub-Ångström imaging using a low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, shows that high-resolution, atomic-scale images are no longer…

  • B.C. Researchers Make Giant Leap in Small World of Microscopic Imaging

    B.C. Researchers Make Giant Leap in Small World of Microscopic Imaging

    A Small-Scale Breakthrough with Big Implications Researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved a major milestone in electron microscopy, revealing atomic-scale structures with a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Published in Nature Communications, the work demonstrates sub-Ångström resolution using equipment traditionally deemed insufficient for such precision. The achievement promises to broaden access…

  • UVic’s Electron Microscopy Breakthrough Enables Atomic-Scale Imaging with a Low-Energy SEM

    UVic’s Electron Microscopy Breakthrough Enables Atomic-Scale Imaging with a Low-Energy SEM

    UVic researchers unlock atomic-scale imaging using a compact SEM In a development that could redefine how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, a team at the University of Victoria (UVic) has achieved a major advance in electron microscopy. By combining a relatively affordable, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with cutting-edge computational techniques, they achieved…

  • UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM

    UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM

    Breakthrough: High-Resolution Imaging on a Budget Researchers at the University of Victoria have achieved a groundbreaking advance in electron microscopy, demonstrating sub-Ångström resolution using a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). This achievement, published in Nature Communications, marks a significant shift in how scientists can visualize atomic-scale structures without relying on large, expensive equipment. Leading…

  • UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM Breakthrough

    UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM Breakthrough

    Overview: A New Era for Atomic-Scale Imaging Scientists at the University of Victoria have announced a landmark advancement in electron microscopy that could reshape how researchers study matter at the smallest scales. By pairing a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with advanced computational techniques, the UVic team has achieved sub-Ångström resolution — less than…

  • Nagaland University Scientists Unveil Flexible Supercapacitor for Wearables, EVs

    Nagaland University Scientists Unveil Flexible Supercapacitor for Wearables, EVs

    Reinforcing the future of portable energy storage Researchers at Nagaland University have announced a breakthrough in energy storage: a flexible supercapacitor capable of powering next-generation wearable electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy systems. This development marks the first comprehensive comparison of tungsten, vanadium, and cobalt doping in molybdenum diselenide for energy storage and demonstrates…

  • Flexible supercapacitor to power wearables, EVs, and renewables in India

    Flexible supercapacitor to power wearables, EVs, and renewables in India

    Overview: A breakthrough in Indian energy storage Researchers at Nagaland University have announced a breakthrough in flexible energy storage: a wearable-friendly, cobalt-doped molybdenum diselenide-based supercapacitor. The device promises to power next-generation wearable electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy systems while helping India reduce its dependence on imported batteries. Supported by the Indian Institute of…

  • Flexible supercapacitor for wearables and EVs, Nagaland Uni unveils breakthrough

    Flexible supercapacitor for wearables and EVs, Nagaland Uni unveils breakthrough

    Groundbreaking flexible supercapacitor from Nagaland University Researchers at Nagaland University have introduced a flexible supercapacitor capable of powering next-generation wearable electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and electric vehicles (EVs). This breakthrough marks a significant advance in energy storage, combining pliability with durable high-energy performance. The project represents a pioneering comparison of tungsten, vanadium, and…

  • Flexible Supercapacitor Powers Wearables, EVs, and Storage

    Flexible Supercapacitor Powers Wearables, EVs, and Storage

    Breakthrough in Flexible Energy Storage from Nagaland University Researchers at Nagaland University have unveiled a flexible supercapacitor capable of powering next-generation wearable electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable-energy systems. This development, supported by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), could mark a shift in India’s…