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A new finding in superconducting nanotechnology

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists demonstrated and published yet another quantum mechanical effect in superconductors - the photon assisted coherent quantum phase slip effect in a very thin superconducting nanowire.

Dec 13, 2022

Nanomaterial can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, study shows

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

The nanomaterial graphene oxide-;which is used in everything from electronics to sensors for biomolecules-;can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, as shown in a new study on zebrafish by researchers at Karolinska Institutet...

Dec 12, 2022

New nanosatellite tests autonomy in space

NanoDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

In May 2022, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Transporter-5 mission into orbit. The mission contained a collection of micro and nanosatellites from both industry and government, including one from MIT Lincoln Laboratory called the Agile Micro...

Dec 12, 2022

Gold nano-coating works like an anti-fog heating element for glasses

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

While anti-fog sprays work to a certain extent, warming a glass surface is a better way of keeping it fog-free. A new coating material is designed to do so, and it utilizes light-absorbing gold nanoparticles instead of electricity.

Dec 12, 2022

Combining MXenes and graphene to create a high-performance, stretchy nanogenerator

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers combined MXene and laser-induced graphene foam nanocomposite to form a material system that enables a TENG to be stretchy and able to perform on dynamic surfaces, such as the human skin or the leaf of a plant.

Dec 12, 2022

Using lab-designed protein to create quantum dots at room temperature

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Scientists discovered the first known novel protein that catalyzes, or drives, the synthesis of quantum dots.

Dec 12, 2022

Single gold nanolayer-based passive heating for eyewear (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed an ultrathin, gold-based transparent coating that is able to convert sunlight into heat. It can be applied to glass and other surfaces to prevent them from fogging.

Dec 12, 2022

Graphene oxide influences gut microbiome and immune system interactions

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Graphene oxide - which is used in everything from electronics to sensors for biomolecules - can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome.

Dec 12, 2022

Proposal for picogram-scale probes to explore nearby stars

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Use of picogram to nanogram-scale probes that can land, replicate, and produce a communications module at the destination to explore nearby stars.

Dec 12, 2022

Anisotropy dependence of damage evolution and material removal during nanoscratching of MgF₂ single crystals

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

The research team, led by A/Prof. Chen Li from the State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System (HIT), Harbin Institute of Technology, China, has shown the anisotropy dependence of the damage evolution and removal behaviors involved in ultra-precis...

Dec 12, 2022

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