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Global Graphene Call, business ideas relating to graphene

A collaboration in Spain is launching the Global Graphene Call designed to develop business ideas linked to graphene.

Mar 27th, 2020

Novel graphene-based filters to make gas purification more effective

Researchers have shown how a new class of low-cost graphene-based membranes can be selectively tuned to separate different gases from gaseous mixtures.

Mar 27th, 2020

3D-printed nanowire sensors could make breath tests for diabetes possible

Researchers have developed a procedure to produce extremely sensitive and energy-efficient sensors using 3D printing.

Mar 27th, 2020

Creating safer ceramic coatings with gold and silver nanoparticles

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

Double-walled carbon nanotubes have electro-optical advantages

One nanotube could be great for electronics applications, but there's new evidence that two could be tops.

Mar 27th, 2020

Nanocrystals will help detect methanol and other alcohols

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

Novel light funnel device could serve as platform for hypersensitive optical detectors

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

A new battery chemistry promises safer high-voltage lithium-ion batteries

Researchers develop a cyclic phosphate-based battery electrolyte for high voltage and safe operation.

Mar 27th, 2020

Understanding differences in streptavidin-biotin binding

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

Skyrmions seen in a kagome lattice

Magnetic vortices have been made and seen in a crystal with a special structure.

Mar 27th, 2020

Just add salt to enhance the spatial resolution of single-molecule Raman spectroscopy

A thin substrate of sodium chloride aids the spectroscopic resolution of single-molecule vibrations.

Mar 27th, 2020

Quantum phenomenon governs organic solar cells

Vibronic coherence contributes to photocurrent generation in organic semiconductor heterojunction diodes.

Mar 26th, 2020

Upgrading biomass with selective surface-modified catalysts

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

Experiments in mice and human cells shed light on best way to deliver nanoparticle therapy for cancer

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

'Native oxide' allows controllable thinning of two-dimensional materials

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

As electronics shrink to nanoscale, will they still be good as gold?

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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