Light could drive ions in graphene oxide membranes
Scientists have developed layered graphene oxide membranes that show exceptional ionic and molecular transport.
May 9th, 2019
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Designer defects in nanodiamonds
New method for creating color centers - a pathway to quantum materials.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreProbing battery hotspots for safer energy storage
A laser technique lets researchers see how potentially dangerous growths form in batteries.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreNanocellulose used to develop viable, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam
Researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly, plant-based material that for the first time works better than Styrofoam for insulation.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreSubstrate defects key to growth of 2-D materials
Creating two-dimentional materials large enough to use in electronics is a challenge despite huge effort but now, researchers have discovered a method for improving the quality of one class of 2D materials, with potential to achieve wafer-scale growth in the future.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreLike submicroscopic spacecrafts: graphene flakes to control neuron activity
Selective, safe and with a reversible effect: they are the nanomaterials, protagonists of a new study which has shed light on their ability to reach specific sites and affect the action of brain cells.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreResearchers create 'force field' to grow and protect carbon nanomaterials
Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to intricately grow and protect some of the world's most exciting nanomaterials - graphene and carbon nanotubes.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreScientists discover a new class of single-atom nanozymes
A research team has discovered a new class of single-atom nanozymes, which integrates state-of-the-art single-atom technology with intrinsic enzyme-like active sites.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreColorful graphene solution to a chemical industry bottleneck
A graphene-oxide membrane design inspired by nature swiftly separates solvent molecules.
May 9th, 2019
Read moreResearchers take a step towards light-based, brain-like computing chip
The scientists produced a chip containing a network of artificial neurons that works with light and can imitate the behaviour of neurons and their synapses. The network is able to 'learn' information and use this as a basis for computing and recognizing patterns.
May 8th, 2019
Read moreNext-gen graphene devices with enhanced speed of high frequency signal transmission
Researchers developed next generation core semiconductor technology based on graphene with enhanced high frequency signal transmission speed.
May 8th, 2019
Read moreFlexible, transparent monolayer graphene device for power generation and storage
Researchers developed single-layer graphene based multifunctional transparent devices that are expected to be used as electronics and skin-attachable devices with power generation and self-charging capability.
May 8th, 2019
Read moreLeveraging interprofessional education to the study of nanosafety and nanomedicine
Creating a meaningful dialogue about risk assessment and management of nano-(bio)materials through cross-cutting insights from nanosafety and nanomedicine fields was the mission a training school delivered by the three EU projects Horizon 2020 projects BIORIMA, GRACIOUS and NanoInformaTIX.
May 8th, 2019
Read morePhysicists propose perfect material for lasers
Scientists show that Weyl semimetals represent perfect gain media for lasers.
May 8th, 2019
Read moreMove over, silicon switches: There's a new way to compute
Researchers discover new method of controlling magnetic circuits using energy efficient switch that does not require electric currents.
May 8th, 2019
Read moreNanocontainer with photoswitches: release of cargo upon irradiation in water
A versatile system with potential application for non-invasive drug delivery.
May 8th, 2019
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