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Developing the next generation of quantum algorithms and materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum computers are expected to revolutionize the way researchers solve difficult computing problems. These computers are being designed to tackle major challenges in fundamental research areas, such as quantum chemistry. In its current stage of...

Jun 6, 2022

Ultrafine ruthenium nanocrystals as an alternative to platinum for a pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Currently, electrocatalytic water splitting is one of the most inexpensive, clean, reliable, quiet and affordable industrial-grade efficient hydrogen (H2) production technologies. However, the most effective platinum (Pt) based catalysts for the h...

Jun 6, 2022

New nanoparticles aid sepsis treatment in mice

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Sepsis, the body's overreaction to an infection, affects more than 1.5 million people and kills at least 270,000 every year in the U.S. alone. The standard treatment of antibiotics and fluids is not effective for many patients, and those who ...

Jun 6, 2022

New nanoparticles aid sepsis treatment in mice

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Sepsis, the body's overreaction to an infection, affects more than 1.5 million people and kills at least 270,000 every year in the U.S. alone. The standard treatment of antibiotics and fluids is not effective for many patients, and those who ...

Jun 6, 2022

Nanostructured fibers can impersonate human muscles

NanoDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Mimicking the human body, specifically the actuators that control muscle movement, is of immense interest around the globe. In recent years, it has led to many innovations to improve robotics, prosthetic limbs and more, but creating these actuator...

Jun 6, 2022

"Fiber Actuator Developed Using Nanoscale Materials to Stimulate Muscle Structure, Function"

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers devised a fiber actuator that can mimic muscle structure and function. Learn more including the use of materials with aligned nanoscale structure.

Jun 6, 2022

Novel silver hollow fiber boosts CO2 electroreduction

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A research team led by Profs. Wei Wei and Chen Wei from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported a hierarchical micro/nanostructured silver hollow-fiber electrode to boost CO2 electroreduction.

Jun 6, 2022

Researchers reveal nano-hardness and microstructure evolution of nitride coating under irradiation

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Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have obtained new results on the nano-hardness and microstructure evolution of nano-structured titanium-aluminum-nitride (TiAlN) coating under irradiation. R...

Jun 6, 2022

Aggregation-Induced Emission Nanocomposites for Bioimaging and Phototheranostics

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A recent article published in the journal Biomaterials summarized aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active materials which are promising phototheranostic and bioimaging agents. The present article discusses the importance of AIE-active nanocompos...

Jun 6, 2022

Foam Developed to Improve Graphene's Water Filtration Properties

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Although graphene-based substances are a potential adsorbent material, their performance in eliminating pharmaceutical pollutants has been restricted due to deterioration induced by aggregation and a lack of control over their porosities and dimen...

Jun 6, 2022

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