Since the discovery of a large new family of two-dimensional materials, continued exploration has revealed their exceptional ability to store energy, block electromagnetic interference, purify water and even ward off bacteria.
Jun 18th, 2018
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A team of scientists explained the paradoxical phenomenon of the mutual annihilation of particles and antiparticles in graphene. The theoretical justification for this process was until recently one of the most complex riddles of solid-state physics.
Jun 18th, 2018
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Ultra-confined light could detect harmful molecules.
Jun 15th, 2018
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In the future, this research will help to create electronics with more controlled properties.
Jun 15th, 2018
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In the world of Harry Potter, invisibility cloaks are made from the hair of a magical creature called a Demiguise. In our world, they may one day be made from metamaterials.
Jun 15th, 2018
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A team of mechanical and materials engineers has devised a method for identifying performance variabilities in transistors made from carbon nanotube networks.
Jun 15th, 2018
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Researchers overcame the theoretical limiting performance of membranes in gas separation. This research has potential applications in hydrogen purification and carbon capture and storage.
Jun 15th, 2018
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Research lab creates conductive 3D carbon blocks that can be shaped for applications.
Jun 14th, 2018
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Graphene electrodes could enable higher quality imaging of brain cell activity thanks to new research.
Jun 14th, 2018
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Scientists have identified and investigated the characteristics of gold nanoparticles in two plant species growing in their natural environments.
Jun 14th, 2018
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Researchers have realized novel magnetic sensors that surpass conventional technologies in performance and accuracy.
Jun 14th, 2018
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Researchers have generated four peptides capable of self-assembling in a controlled manner to form nanomaterials.
Jun 14th, 2018
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Scientists manipulate shapes while enhancing optical properties of nanoparticles.
Jun 13th, 2018
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Researchers have discovered a two-dimensional nanomaterial derived from the rare element tellurium that may change how infrared technology is used in national defense tools, surveillance equipment, high-performance electronics and biochemical detection devices.
Jun 13th, 2018
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Scientists have developed a novel and unambiguous way to track energy flow in polyatomic molecules at ultrashort timescales.
Jun 13th, 2018
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Electronic textiles could allow a person to control household appliances or computers from a distance simply by touching a wristband or other item of clothing -- something that could be particularly helpful for those with limited mobility.
Jun 13th, 2018
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