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Researchers reveal effects of defects on electron emission property of graphene electrodes

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

After studying the effects of irradiation defects on the work function of graphene electrodes in thermionic energy converters, a research team found that the generation of defects in graphene through irradiation would increase the work function an...

Nov 23, 2022

Silca launches new bicycle chain lubricant, made with graphene by Versarien

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Silca, producer of bicycle accessories, has launched a graphene-based chain lubricant, Hot Wax X. Silca claims it ‘runs roughly 0.5 watts faster’ than their original Secret Chain Blend hot-melt wax, and that it can extend the chain life to 30,000k...

Nov 23, 2022

Detecting and Treating Ectopic Pregnancy with Nanotechnology

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancies, which result in about 70 maternal deaths annually in the United States, could be improved and made safer by nanotechnology.

Nov 23, 2022

Nanosurf’s DriveAFM wins Wiley Analytical Science Award 2023

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

We are pleased to share that Nanosurf’s DriveAFM was selected by Wiley’s readership as the winner of the 2023 Wiley Analytical Science Award in the category Spectroscopy and Microscopy.

Nov 23, 2022

Quantum Science to Share INFIQ® Technology Insights at Leading Innovation Summit

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

High growth nanomaterials developer Quantum Science is set to share its expert insights into quantum dot (QD) technology at the Innovation Leaders Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

Nov 23, 2022

Overcoming challenges in the delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nucleic acid therapies involving DNA or RNA have significant potential to treat genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer; however, research suggests that less than 1% of injected nucleic acid doses reach target cells in an active form. A...

Nov 23, 2022

Quantum algorithms save time in the calculation of electron dynamics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers have investigated the capability of known quantum computing algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing to simulate the laser-driven electron dynamics of excitation and ionization processes in small molecules. Their research is pub...

Nov 23, 2022

Researchers achieve water-enabled electricity generation through highly oriented graphene oxide nanochannels

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from China's Tsinghua University have constructed highly aligned graphene oxide (GO) nanochannels for sustainable energy production using a freeze-casting process. The new method could address an issue that impedes the generation ...

Nov 23, 2022

Secrets of microsphere-enhanced microscopy revealed in new study

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Larger numerical aperture and photonic nanojets appear to boost performance The post Secrets of microsphere-enhanced microscopy revealed in new study appeared first on Physics World.

Nov 22, 2022

Experiment demonstrates nanoscale structures can improve reverse osmosis seawater desalination

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A multinational team of researchers have developed a process that builds on the success of current reverse osmosis processes that remove salt from seawater. Researchers led by Professor Heqing Jiang, of the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Biopr...

Nov 22, 2022

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