Old newspapers can be used to grow carbon nanotubes
New research has found that old newspaper provide a cheap and green solution for the bulk production of single walled carbon nanotubes.
Nov 22nd, 2019
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Scientists reveal the dominant role of quenched disorder on complex oxide nanowires
At nanometer length scale, novel phenomena are expected to emerge. Compared to the traditional semiconductors used in industrial business, does complex oxides show any interesting and not-before-seen properties at nanometer length scale? A new study has shown the unique physical properties of manganite nanowires known as quenched disorder and its potential applications.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Read moreNew method for using spin waves in magnetic materials
In order to miniaturize individual components of mobile phones or computers, for example, magnetic waves are currently regarded as promising alternatives to conventional data transmission functioning by means of electric currents. The physical basis for this is the spin of electrons in magnetic materials, which can be simplified as a rotation of electrons around their own axis. Physicists have developed a new approach that makes it easier to use spin waves.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Read moreT-shirt generates electricity from temperature difference between body and surroundings
This e-textile prototype uses sustainable and low-cost materials like tomato skin.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Read moreIndustrial scale production of layer 2D materials via intermediate-assisted grinding
The key to a novel exfoliation technology is to use intermediate materials that increase the coefficient of friction of the mixture and effectively apply sliding frictional forces to the layer material, resulting in a dramatically increased exfoliation efficiency.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Read moreA 'simulation booster' for nanoelectronics
Researchers have developed a method that can simulate nanoelectronics devices and their properties realistically, quickly and efficiently. This offers a ray of hope for the industry and data centre operators alike, both of which are struggling with the (over)heating that comes with increasingly small and powerful transistors.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Read moreGraphene mapping in minutes instead of hours
Researchers have developed an algorithm-induced high speed and non-invasive confocal Raman imaging of two-dimensional materials.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Read moreCarbon nanotube project may improve military communications by boosting 5G technology
Carbon nanotube technology may boost 5G and mm-wave technologies, improving military communications and sensing equipment.
Nov 21st, 2019
Read moreBreaking (and restoring) graphene's symmetry in a twistable electronics device
Researchers invent a new way to tune the properties of 2D materials by adjusting the twist angle between them; technology enables the development of nanoelectromechanical sensors with applications in astronomy, medicine, search and rescue, and more.
Nov 21st, 2019
Read moreBig plans to save the planet depend on nanomaterials improving energy storage
A new report lays out how research in the field of nanomaterials for energy storage over the last two decades has enabled the big step that will be necessary to make use of sustainable energy sources.
Nov 21st, 2019
Read moreMagnetic wave flows under better control from now on
Even faster processors with even smaller dimensions? Wherever neither electronics nor spintronics can cope with performance or miniaturization, magnonics comes to the rescue. But before that happens, scientists must learn how to accurately simulate the flow of magnetic waves through magnonic crystals.
Nov 21st, 2019
Read moreA review of single molecule-based electronic devices
The authors of this review provide an overview of single molecule electronic devices, including molecular electronic devices and electrode types. Future challenges to the development of electronic devices based on single molecules are described, in the hopes of attracting more experts from different fields to participate in this research.
Nov 21st, 2019
Read moreGraphene-based nanoplatforms for chemotherapy
In a review paper, scientists systematically discuss the recent progresses, current challenges and future perspectives of smart graphene-based nanoplatforms for synergistic tumor therapy and bio-imaging.
Nov 21st, 2019
Read moreResearchers find a glitch in methods used to synthesize graphene and other 2D materials
Scientists have stumbled upon an unexpected phenomenon that would have significant implications on the existing protocols followed to synthesize graphene and other two dimensional (2D) nanomaterials.
Nov 21st, 2019
Read moreThe beauty of imperfections: Linking atomic defects to 2D materials' electronic properties
Scientists reveal oxygen's hidden talent for filling in atomic gaps in TMDs; and the surprising role of electron spin in conductivity.
Nov 20th, 2019
Read moreTurning up the heat to create new nanostructured metals
Scientists used heat to drive a spontaneous process in which different metals mixed to form 3-D interlocking nanostructures in thin films, with applications for catalysts, solar cells, and biomedical sensors.
Nov 20th, 2019
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