Publications by authors named "T Blon"
As the size of magnetic devices continuously decreases, the creation of three-dimensional nanomagnets and the understanding of their magnetic configurations become increasingly important for modern applications. Here, by progressive nucleation during epitaxial nanoelectrodeposition, we synthesize single-crystal iron nanocuboids with sizes ranging 10 to 200 nm on one sample. The size-dependent magnetic configurations of these nanocuboids are studied by quantitative magnetic force microscopy and electron holography.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Researchers have successfully created a new form of germanium (ST12-Ge) in the shape of nanowires, which could lead to innovative applications due to its unique properties.
- The nanowires were produced using a method involving supercritical toluene, high temperatures, and pressure, resulting in 1D structures with a very slim diameter.
- The characteristics and quality of these nanowires were confirmed through various advanced techniques, revealing that they enhance light emission and have favorable bandgap properties.
Article Synopsis
- Researchers developed single crystalline FeCo nanostars using a straightforward organometallic method, which allowed for direct synthesis without needing a complicated seed-mediated growth process.* -
- The nanostars are made up of 8 tetrahedrons and showcase high magnetization levels similar to bulk materials, measured at 235 A·m·kg.* -
- Advanced imaging techniques revealed complex 3D spin configurations influenced by both dipolar and exchange interactions, highlighting how the unique shape of these nanostars can significantly alter their magnetic properties.*
Article Synopsis
- The integration of tiny magnetic materials into circuits is crucial for creating portable devices used in various fields like telecommunications and biomedical applications, but it's challenging to achieve.
- This study presents a method for fabricating and directly integrating nanostructured magnetic materials onto silicon substrates, producing high-performance magnets.
- The successful demonstration of using these magnets to control a micro-electromechanical system shows their potential as effective magnetic materials in portable technology.
Article Synopsis
- - The study highlights the significance of molecular polarizability in charge transport for molecular electronics, alongside known factors like size and charge.
- - Researchers synthesized platinum nanoparticle self-assemblies with polyoxometalates, adjusting the POM's charge while maintaining constant size, to explore their impact on charge transport.
- - Conductive AFM measurements revealed that as the dielectric constant of the POMs increased, the Coulomb blockade decreased, indicating that charge transport in these junctions is influenced by variations in polarizability.