Scientists report progress toward a new type of glaze that includes gold and silver nanoparticles, which are less toxic and more environmentally friendly than currently used formulations, while still providing vibrant colors.
Mar 27th, 2020
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One nanotube could be great for electronics applications, but there's new evidence that two could be tops.
Mar 27th, 2020
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Researchers developed highly sensitive sensors based on cobalt oxide nanoflakes which are capable of detecting various alcohols in the air. The new sensors can be used for both medical diagnostics and detection of toxic methanol in the air.
Mar 27th, 2020
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The light accumulation achieved by the light funnel could be the basis for improving the sensitivity of optical detectors and thus enabling unprecedented optical applications.
Mar 27th, 2020
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Researchers develop a cyclic phosphate-based battery electrolyte for high voltage and safe operation.
Mar 27th, 2020
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A recent paper uses computational tools to explain the mechanism of how streptavidin and biotin binding is affected by streptavidin's tethering.
Mar 27th, 2020
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Magnetic vortices have been made and seen in a crystal with a special structure.
Mar 27th, 2020
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A thin substrate of sodium chloride aids the spectroscopic resolution of single-molecule vibrations.
Mar 27th, 2020
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Vibronic coherence contributes to photocurrent generation in organic semiconductor heterojunction diodes.
Mar 26th, 2020
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Scientists demonstrated how the conversion of a plant derivative into fuels and other valuable chemicals can be achieved by loading single atoms of platinum onto titanium dioxide.
Mar 26th, 2020
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Researchers in the cancer nanomedicine community debate whether use nanoparticles can best deliver drug therapy to tumors passively. Now, new research on human and mouse tumors in mice suggests the question is even more complicated.
Mar 26th, 2020
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An international team of researchers show how to take advantage of the natural interaction of 2D materials with air to reduce their thickness with (sub-)monolayer precision.
Mar 26th, 2020
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Engineers wonder whether this tried and true precious metal, found in the bowels of most electronic devices, can stand up to the strain of next-generation data processing.
Mar 26th, 2020
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One algorithm replaces countless time-consuming experiments.
Mar 26th, 2020
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Scientists have synthesized a new thin film that could make energy production more efficient and cleaner.
Mar 26th, 2020
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The nanocomposite was developed through the assembly of gold nanobipyramids on black phosphorus nanosheets. This nanocomposite could simultaneously enhance singlet oxygen generation and hyperthermia by localized surface plasmon resonance in cancer therapy.
Mar 26th, 2020
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