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Unraveling the mathematics behind wiggly worm knots

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Researchers wanted to understand precisely how blackworms execute tangling and ultrafast untangling movements for a myriad of biological functions. They researched the topology of the tangles. Their research could inform the design of fiber-like, ...

Apr 27, 2023

An innovative strategy for efficient wastewater treatment: Cross-stacked super-aligned carbon nanotube membranes

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Membrane separation technology has been widely recognized as a more advantageous technology owing to its high treatment efficiency, low footprint, reliable effluent quality. However, its further sustainable growth has been hampered due to membrane...

Apr 27, 2023

Scientists propose theory of σ bond resonance in flat boron materials

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Recently, two-dimensional (2D) boron sheets—borophenes—have drawn great interest from materials scientists because of their similarity to graphene. However, understanding of how the material can be stable in the 2D form is still lacking, mainly du...

Apr 27, 2023

Newly developed hydrogel nanocomposite for the mass production of hydrogen

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A research team led by Prof. Hyeon Taeghwan at the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Seoul, South Korea has developed a new photocatalytic platform for the mass production of hydrogen.

Apr 27, 2023

The wound dressing that can reveal infection

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed by researchers at Linköping University.

Apr 27, 2023

Nano-robotic scalpel swarm shreds brain cancer cells from the inside

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

When it comes to fighting the deadly brain cancer known as glioblastoma, options are very much limited. This led a Canadian research team to take a novel approach. They tricked cancer cells into taking up carbon nanotubes, and they then shredded t...

Apr 27, 2023

Researchers develop new germanium-tin transistor as alternative to silicon

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have fabricated a new type of transistor from a germanium–tin alloy that has several advantages over conventional switching elements. Charge carriers can move faster in the material than in silicon or germani...

Apr 27, 2023

Qblox is developing innovative technology for quantum computing – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Quantum computer control stack technology from Qblox The post Qblox is developing innovative technology for quantum computing appeared first on Physics World.

Apr 27, 2023

Uniform bottom-up Li deposition behavior in nanoneedle arrays on modified three–dimensional carbon film

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Human lives have been revolutionized since lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) were successfully commercialized. However, modern portable electronics have increased energy demands and thus require batteries with high energy density. Directly using Li met...

Apr 27, 2023

Newly developed hydrogel nanocomposite for the mass production of hydrogen

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new type of floatable photocatalytic platform composed of hydrogel nanocomposites efficiently proceeds hydrogen evolution reaction, even by using plastic wastes.

Apr 27, 2023

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