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Novel Polypropylene Fire Safety Strategy Uses Nano-Flame Retardant Technology

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A novel nanoscale catalysis-based flame retardance system was developed and integrated into a polypropylene polymer matrix in a research paper published in the journal Materials Letters. This study offered a unique joint catalyzed charring techniq...

Jun 17, 2022

Towards Carbon Clean Manufacturing with Eco-Friendly Nano-Lubricants

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Grinding is an essential manufacturing process, yet the heat due to friction associated with the process causes damage to the part being processed. Lubrication is used to reduce friction; however, traditional petroleum-based lubricants can harm th...

Jun 17, 2022

VIGO Photonics’ IR Sensors Board NASA’s Orion: Week in Brief: 06/16/22

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

III-V Epi, a provider of compound semiconductor wafer foundry services, completed the Innovate UK-funded, SHARK-VECSELs project with the University of Strathclyde. The project saw the development of high-power, narrow-linewidth, visible lasers for...

Jun 17, 2022

On-Chip Deep Neural Network Detects and Classifies Images in an Instant

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

An optical deep neural network integrated on a chip could be a significant advancement for image classification technology. Its on-chip neural network can recognize and classify an image in less than a nanosecond.

Jun 17, 2022

Researchers assess health hazards of graphene-enhanced composites

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphene-related materials (GRMs) are often used to reinforce polymers. In small concentrations of up to five weight percent, GRMs can significantly enhance the strength, electrical conductivity and thermal transport of composites for a variety of...

Jun 17, 2022

Disinfectant mechanism of nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles on SARS-CoV-2

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles have an electron rich nano-sized water shell that contains reactive oxygen species. The researchers showed that the water particles damage the viral envelope, protein, and RNA. They also reveal...

Jun 17, 2022

Dying stars could seed interstellar medium with carbon nanotubes

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Evidence suggests that carbon nanotubes, tiny tubes consisting of pure carbon, could be forged in the envelopes of dust and gas surrounding dying stars.

Jun 17, 2022

LG's extra-tall DualUp Monitor is available now for $699

Engadget   -   General News Websites

If you've been eyeing LG's super-tall display ever since December, you'll be glad to hear that you can finally buy it. LG has released the DualUp Monitor for $699. As promised, the clamp-mounted design centers on a 16:18 aspect rati...

Jun 16, 2022

Nanoparticle sensors can distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Using this diagnostic, doctors could avoid prescribing antibiotics in cases where they won’t be effective.

Jun 16, 2022

Quantum simulator delivers new insight: Apparatus shows how parts of electrons move at different speeds in 1D

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A quantum simulator is giving physicists a clear look at spin-charge separation, a bizarre phenomenon in which two parts of indivisible particles called electrons travel at different speeds in extremely cold 1D wires. The research has implications...

Jun 16, 2022

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