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Using green tea as reducing reagent for the preparation of nanomaterials to synthesize ammonia

To produce low-cost photocatalysts for ammonia synthesis, researchers have reported a facile and eco-friendly synthesis of novel metallic ruthenium particle modified graphitic carbon nitride photocatalysts.

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Review on femtosecond laser precision engineering from micron, sub-micron, to nanoscale

Combined with other advanced processing tools, femtosecond laser precision engineering's resolution has been much smaller than the optical diffraction limit, which will play an important role in next-generation nanomanufacturing.

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Novel two-step mechanism revealed in two-dimensional material formation

Through a novel monitoring and analysis method, researchers have revealed a critical mechanism in the development of 2D monolayer transition metal dichalcogenide.

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Development of a single-process platform for the manufacture of graphene quantum dots

Precisely controls the bonding configuration of heteroatoms in graphene quantum dots through simple chemical processes. Practical application and commercialization in various fields is expected, including non-metallic catalyst materials.

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Potential step toward new superconductors

Never-before-seen electron behavior could help scientists create superwires for supercharged technology.

December 2, 2021 Read more

Scientists document the presence of quantum spin liquids, a never-before-seen state of matter

A team of physicists said they have finally experimentally documented quantum spin liquids, a long sought-after exotic state of matter. The work marks a big step toward being able to produce this elusive state on demand and to gain a novel understanding of its mysterious nature.

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Color-changing magnifying glass gives clear view of infrared light

By trapping light into tiny crevices of gold, researchers have coaxed molecules to convert invisible infrared into visible light, creating new low-cost detectors for sensing.

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Molecular device turns infrared into visible light

Researchers have built a micro-device that uses vibrating molecules to transform invisible mid-infrared light into visible light. The breakthrough ushers in a new class of compact sensors for thermal imaging and chemical or biological analysis.

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Magnets with a twist: Researchers engineer magnetic complexity into atomically thin magnets

Scientists have developed a way to create a more complex magnetic moment arrangement in chromium triiodide, allowing this atomically thin material to store more information and to perhaps process information faster.

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Some polycrystal grain boundaries feel the heat more than others

Researchers used electron energy loss spectroscopy to directly measure the coefficient of thermal expansion at grain boundaries in the polycrystalline material SrTiO3. The researchers identified differences in the coefficient of expansion depending on the grain boundary.

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Aerogel photocatalyst could enable more efficient hydrogen production

Researchers have developed a new photocatalyst made from an aerogel that could enable more efficient hydrogen production. The key is sophisticated pretreatment of the material.

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Strategies for reducing platinum waste in fuel cells

Scientists explored why the platinum used as a catalyst in hydrogen fuel cells degrades unevenly.

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Perovskite solar cells soar to new heights

Researchers developed a novel method to fabricate lead halide perovskite solar cells with record efficiency.

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In the nano-aquarium: Infrared super-resolution microscopy of living cells

Physicists have developed a method for visualizing chemical patterns on unstained living cells in the nanometer range.

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Miniature grinding mill closes in on the details of 'green' chemical reactions

Scientists have developed a new approach for observing mechanochemical reactions - where simple ingredients are ground up to make new chemical compounds and materials that can be used in anything from the pharmaceutical to the metallurgical, cement and mineral industries.

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Colorful, magnetic Janus balls could help foil counterfeiters (w/video)

Researchers have developed tiny 'Janus balls' that show their colored side under a magnetic field. These microparticles could be useful in inks for anti-counterfeiting tags, which could be verified with an ordinary magnet.

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