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N-Doping Improves Carbon Quantum Dot Optical and Sensing Properties

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Although biomass-derived carbon quantum dots are sustainable nanomaterials, they have poor optical properties and low photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY). An article published in the journal Scientific Reports reported the synthesis of nitrogen...

Aug 18, 2022

An engineered DNA crystal actuator system

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers demonstrate a novel self-assembled DNA crystal actuator, which has reversible, directional expansion and contraction for over 50 microns in response to versatile stimuli, including temperature, ionic strength, pH, and redox potential.

Aug 18, 2022

Graphite Nanomaterials Reviewed for Role in Drug Delivery Systems

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In a review recently published in the journal Materials Today: Proceedings, researchers discussed the recent development in drug delivery using nanoparticles based on graphite.

Aug 18, 2022

First Step in Making Nanoplastics Tests Visible to the Naked Eye

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The widespread use of nanoplastics has become a major environmental problem because their tiny particles can readily infiltrate biological systems. FT-IR and Raman spectrometry are used to investigate nanoplastics, but these methods face several d...

Aug 18, 2022

Versatile in-situ method to prepare plasmonic nanoparticles arrays

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A rapid and simple method to form ordered arrays of gold nanoparticles with plasmonic properties.

Aug 18, 2022

Particles from everyday wall paints can harm living organisms, but a novel membrane shows high filtering effects

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Dispersion paints are mostly used in households for painting walls and ceilings. An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Bayreuth has now analyzed the chemical composition of two typical dispersion paints and discovered a large n...

Aug 17, 2022

Graphex Group raises $12 million as part of IPO on US NYSE stocl exchange

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphex Group, which manufactures graphene products for lithium-ion batteries in China, recently announced a raise of $12 million. This exceeds the Company's plan to raise $8 million as part of its IPO on the US NYSE stock exchange.

Aug 17, 2022

What you’ll need to survive the California wildfires this summer

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Climate change has transformed the American West into a tinderbox. Temperatures since the start of the century have averaged 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher than any other point in the historical record since 1895. Unprecedented drought conditions and...

Aug 17, 2022

The Morning After: American Airlines is ordering 20 supersonic jets

Engadget   -   General News Websites

American Airlines has agreed to buy 20 Overture aircraft from Boom, with the option to purchase an additional 40 planes if all goes well. The deal is one of the strongest shows of support for Boom yet, surpassing the potential 50-jet commitment Un...

Aug 17, 2022

Naturally Occurring Double-Layer Graphene Used in New Research to Observe Quantum Mechanical Impacts

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers have discovered novel quantum effects in high-precision studies of natural double-layer graphene. Read to know more about it.

Aug 17, 2022

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