Category archives: DIPC

Graphene’s magic twist: fast and slow electrons

Graphene’s magic twist: fast and slow electrons

Condensed matterDIPC Advanced materialsMaterials

By DIPC

Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern, is renowned for its ability to conduct electricity with ease. When two graphene sheets are stacked and twisted at a “magic angle” of about one degree, something remarkable happens: the electrons slow down dramatically, creating “flat bands” where they interact strongly. A new […]

Bending Ohm’s Law: How symmetry-broken crystals rewrite the rules of electronics

Bending Ohm’s Law: How symmetry-broken crystals rewrite the rules of electronics

Condensed matterMaterialsQuantum physics

By Invited Researcher

When Georg Ohm wired up pieces of copper in 1827, he struck a rule so robust that it still underpins every phone and supercomputer on Earth: double the current, double the voltage. Simple, linear, universal—or so we thought. Over the past decade physicists have discovered that this bedrock principle crumbles the moment a crystal loses […]

How tiny particles navigate tumours: Understanding nanoparticle penetration in 3D cell models

How tiny particles navigate tumours: Understanding nanoparticle penetration in 3D cell models

BiochemistryDIPC BiochemistryMaterialsNanotechnologyPharmacy

By DIPC

Nanoparticles, those minuscule marvels measured in billionths of a metre, hold immense promise for revolutionizing cancer treatment. Their ability to deliver drugs directly to tumours could transform therapies, but only if they can navigate the dense, complex environment of tumour tissue. A new review , that includes a new experimental data set, explores this challenge […]

The secret structures of benzodithiophene polymers unlock solar energy

The secret structures of benzodithiophene polymers unlock solar energy

ChemistryDIPC PolymersEnergyMaterials

By DIPC

Organic electronics in the form of organic solar cells — thin, flexible, and printable on everyday surfaces — promise a sustainable future in renewable energy. Unlike traditional silicon-based solar panels, organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices rely on carbon-based polymers, a class of molecules more commonly associated with plastic bags than power generation. Among these, a family […]

Deep learning techniques, a game-changer for quantum chemistry

Deep learning techniques, a game-changer for quantum chemistry

ChemistryCondensed matterDIPC Computer ScienceDIPC Electronic PropertiesQuantum chemistry

By DIPC

Quantum chemistry is a field that dives into the behaviour of atoms and molecules at their most fundamental level, using the principles of quantum mechanics to understand how electrons interact within these systems. For researchers, one of the biggest challenges is studying systems where electrons are strongly correlated—meaning their movements are highly interdependent, like dancers […]

The cryogenic quantum twisting microscope and the phason mode of moiré systems

The cryogenic quantum twisting microscope and the phason mode of moiré systems

DIPC Advanced materialsMaterialsQuantum physics

By DIPC

In the realm of modern physics, few materials have captured the imagination quite like graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice. Its remarkable properties, such as exceptional electrical conductivity and strength, have made it a cornerstone of research into quantum materials. A recent study published in Nature takes this fascination […]

Unlocking magnetism in nanographenes: The role of oxyradicals and molecular design

Unlocking magnetism in nanographenes: The role of oxyradicals and molecular design

ChemistryDIPC Advanced materialsDIPC InterfacesMaterialsNanotechnology

By DIPC

Nanotechnology is like a playground for scientists, where they tinker with materials at the scale of atoms to create new tools and devices with extraordinary properties. One of the most exciting areas in this field involves nanographenes, which are tiny pieces of graphene—a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern, known for […]

BiaPy, analising bioimages made easy

BiaPy, analising bioimages made easy

BiochemistryBiologyComputer scienceDIPC BiochemistryDIPC Computer Science

By DIPC

Imagine peering through a microscope, marvelling at the intricate dance of cells, proteins, or tiny structures within a living organism. These images, known as bioimages, are a treasure trove of information for scientists studying life’s mysteries, from how cells divide to how diseases disrupt tissues. But analysing these images is no small feat. The sheer […]