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Copper nanowire spray makes existing surfaces antimicrobial

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Copper has long been known for its ability to kill viruses and bacteria on contact, which is why it's often professionally coated onto commonly touched items such as doorknobs. A new copper nanowire spray may allow everyday folks to give exis...

Jul 28, 2022

Mysterious light may come from the largest molecules found in space

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

The wavelengths of light emitted by large molecules called fullerene-metal complexes in the lab match up with unexplained infrared signals from space

Jul 28, 2022

Mysterious light may come from the largest molecules found in space

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

The wavelengths of light emitted by large molecules called fullerene-metal complexes in the lab match up with unexplained infrared signals from space

Jul 28, 2022

Graphene scientists capture first images of atoms ‘swimming’ in liquid

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Graphene scientists from The University of Manchester have created a novel ‘nano-petri dish’ using two-dimensional (2D) materials to create a new method of observing how atoms move in liquid.

Jul 28, 2022

New nanocomposite copper coating could be the next superbug fighter

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities.

Jul 28, 2022

Twin physically unclonable functions (PUFs) based on carbon nanotube arrays to enhance the security of communications

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

As the amount of data stored in devices and shared over the internet continuously increases, computer scientists worldwide are trying to devise new approaches to secure communications and protect sensitive information. Some of the most well-establ...

Jul 28, 2022

New method of controlling qubits could advance quantum computers

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum computing, a field that relies on the principles of quantum mechanics to calculate outcomes, has the potential to perform tasks too complex for traditional computers and to do so at high speeds, making it in some ways the new frontier for ...

Jul 28, 2022

Novel Technique to Allows Scientists to Observe How Atoms Move in Liquid

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

University of Manchester graphene researchers have developed a novel “nano-petri dish” employing two-dimensional (2D) materials to develop a new technique for watching how atoms move in liquid.

Jul 28, 2022

Sprayable Copper Nanowire Coating Could Help Prevent Infections

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An ancient metal known for its antimicrobial properties serves as the foundation for a materials-based disinfection solution. A team of researchers from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University, and the University of Buffalo created an anti...

Jul 28, 2022

Nanofluid Derived from Rice Waste Displays Enhanced Physical Properties

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In an article published in the journal Materials Today: Proceedings, a nanofluid based on organic material derived from bio-origin resources was developed with enhanced physical properties.

Jul 28, 2022

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