This is the first time that nanosensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellins (GAs), a type of plant hormone that regulates plant growth, have been developed and validated in living plants.
Researchers have made significant strides in developing photodetectors made with tungsten disulfide (WS2) on paper substrates for disposable electronics. This research, which addresses the growing issue of electronic waste, has yielded promising results with WS2 photodetectors on paper substrates reaching photo responses comparable to commercially available silicon photodetectors. The findings have significant implications for ubiquitous electronics and low-performance sensing applications.