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Nanomaterials Reduce Water Absorption and Chloride Penetration in Cement Concrete

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The use of nanoparticles in concrete has gradually come to be regarded as a high-potential, quick restoration, and high-performance material.

Jul 7, 2022

Degradation of Silicon Nanoparticle Lithium-Ion Electrodes Revealed

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A recent study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C integrates in-situ and ex-situ scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) methods to provide detailed insight into the degradation processes of...

Jul 7, 2022

Current State of Alcohol and Nanoadditives in Combustion Engines

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A review published in the journal Energy & Fuels examines factors of alcohols and their impact on the properties of compression ignition (CI) engines, as well as how nanoadditives affect diesel engine behavior. ​​​​​​​

Jul 7, 2022

Kongsberg to acquire NanoAvionics; AST SpaceMobile sells stake

NanoDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (Kongsberg) has entered into an agreement to acquire Lithuanian smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer NanoAvionics. The planned acquisition expands Kongsberg's space offering to also have products an...

Jul 7, 2022

New photocatalytic membrane that can be cleaned using light energy

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An international collaboration led by Kobe University researchers has successfully developed a nanosheet-laminated photocatalytic (*1) membrane that demonstrates both excellent water permeance and photocatalytic activity. The membrane's photo...

Jul 7, 2022

A Breakthrough in Battery Recycling Helps Enable the Green Transition

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Graphmatech, Graphenea, and Northvolt have succeeded in up-cycling end-of-life EV batteries into graphene oxide at industrial pilot scale. This breakthrough uses the material left after Northvolt has extracted valuable metals and minerals. Until n...

Jul 7, 2022

Nanotechnology Advances Regenerative Medicine: Bone Formation Comes Down to the Nanowire

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New nanotechnology that accelerates the transition of stem cells into bone could transform regenerative medicine. A nanotechnology platform developed by King Abdullah University of Science... The post Nanotechnology Advances Regenerative Medicine...

Jul 7, 2022

"Quantum flute" gets light moving in way never seen before"

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Scientists have created a “quantum flute” that can coax photons to move in sync and interact with each other, which they almost never do in nature. The device could help improve future quantum computer designs.

Jul 7, 2022

Another universal coronavirus vaccine readies for human trials

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As scientists frantically chase a rapidly mutating SARS-CoV-2 virus by trying to update current COVID vaccines to better target circulating variants, a huge project is bubbling away in the background. The goal is to create a universal coronavirus ...

Jul 7, 2022

"Geckos Have Nanometer-Thin Lipids in Their Feet Allowing Them to Stick to Walls, Study Reveals"

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Geckos can virtually stick to any material thanks to the ultra-thin hairy structures on their feet. Read the article to know the fascinating adhesion of gecko and how it can be used in various applications, including space missions.

Jul 6, 2022

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