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How can Nanotechnology be Applied to Solar Cell Preparation?

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Perovskite solar cells and quantum dots (QDs) play an important role in enhancing the efficiency of solar cells. In an article recently published in Scientific Reports, the researchers synthesized titanium oxide-coated zinc oxide (TiO2@ZnO) nanoco...

Jun 17, 2022

Eco-Friendly Nanocomposite Helps Tackle Waterborne Pathogens

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Inorganic nanoceramics are used in various applications, including water treatment, drug delivery, and other industrial applications. In an article recently published in Scientific Reports, the researchers investigated the effect of nickel ion (Ni...

Jun 17, 2022

"Sensitive, Fully-Optical Optomechanical H2 Sensor"

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Nanofilm resonators are attractive devices for numerous unique applications due to their ultra-compact size and remarkable mechanical sensing characteristics.

Jun 17, 2022

Novel Polypropylene Fire Safety Strategy Uses Nano-Flame Retardant Technology

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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