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Novel quantum states of matter disclosed with near-field microscopy

December 6, 2021

Cnr Nano researchers observed for the first time a new type of light-matter excitation linked to the exotic behaviours of topological insulators, thanks to the development of advanced microscopy techniques at terahertz frequencies. The study appears in Nature Communications

Materials innovation through simulations

November 29, 2021

Research on new materials is increasingly carried out through simulations in supercomputers allowing for the design of materials with optimal performance. Cnr Nano is at the forefront of materials design research whilst encouraging an international, collaborative, and open-source science

Graphene as a solid lubricant becomes super-slippery

November 19, 2021

Cnr Nano researchers studied the friction properties of graphene deposited on a material, identifying extreme lubricity conditions.
The goal is to reduce friction in the design of nano gears through new solid lubricants

On the 2021 Nobel Prize and TRPV1 and PIEZO receptors

October 5, 2021

The seminal discoveries of TRPV1, TRPM8 and Piezo ion channels awarded with the Nobel Prize launched intense research activities focused on understanding their functions. Our Barbara Storti studied the TRPV1 with different nanoimaging techniques

Anyons in quantum Hall interferometry

September 21, 2021

The quantum Hall effect is a unique playground to exploit quantum coherence of electrons for various applications, from metrology to quantum computation. A Review article by Cnr NANO researchers gives a sur­vey of the main results achieved in Quantum Hall interferometry

Nanotechnologies and AI for precision oenology

August 5, 2021

The “VIOLoC” project has been launched, it aims to optimize wine production processes by exploiting micro and nano-technologies and artificial intelligence, thanks to UniPisa, UniTuscia and Cnr Nano

RAITH Micrograph Award 2021

July 19, 2021

Congratulations to Sedighe Salimian and Isha Verma for their honorable mentions at the RAITH Micrograph Award 2021 – Special Edition, one of the most important award in the world on e-beam lithography.

Hyperbolic Metamaterials on the cover

May 10, 2021

Cnr Nano researchers explored a large class of layered materials with highly anisotropic optical activity, and identified a number that may foster previously unexplored optical/mechanical applications.