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Atomic-scale window into superconductivity paves the way for new quantum materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In a study published in Nano Letters, researchers have demonstrated a new technique to measure the quantum excitations in superconducting materials with atomic precision for the first time. Detecting these excitations is an important step towards ...

Jun 3, 2022

Researchers Uncover Variations in Hardness of Organic Polymer at the Nanoscale

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have analysed the properties of an organic polymer with potential applications in flexible electronics and uncovered variations in hardness at the nanoscale, the first time such a fine structure has been observed in this type of material.

Jun 3, 2022

"Xanadu Reports Quantum Advantage, Opens Capabilities to Public"

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum technology company Xanadu demonstrated quantum computational advantage using its Borealis photonic quantum computer. Borealis features 216 squeezed-state qubits, and it was demonstrated to outperform classical supercomputers in the perform...

Jun 3, 2022

"New Partnership Between NanoAL, Mitsubishi Corporation and Nikkei MC Aluminum"

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

NanoAL has expanded its commercial partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation RtM Japan Ltd. (RtMJ) by executing a three-way Joint Development Agreement with RtMJ and Nikkei MC Aluminium Co., Ltd. (NMA).

Jun 3, 2022

Diamond-based quantum computer paired with supercomputers for first time

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum computing may have just taken a major step forward, as a supercomputer facility in Australia becomes the first to have a quantum computer integrated into it. The quantum processor, developed by German-Australian start-up Quantum Brilliance...

Jun 3, 2022

"Green, Antibacterial Fabric Coating with Nearly 100% Efficiency"

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The creation of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for fabric coating applications is the topic of a recent study published in the journal Materials Today: Proceedings, with results demonstrating 99.99% efficiency.

Jun 3, 2022

UCL team designs efficient graphene nanomesh filtration membranes inspired by cell walls

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from University College London have demonstrated a graphene nanomesh membrane that possesses high hydrophilicity, super-oleophobicity and low oil adhesion underwater.

Jun 3, 2022

Experimental brain-on-a-chip better screens brain cancer treatments

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a vital line of defense to keep your brain safe from toxins, but frustratingly it can sometimes be too restrictive, keeping important drugs out. Researchers at MIT have now demonstrated an accurate new model of how...

Jun 3, 2022

Using advanced microscopy to nanoengineer new materials for computing and electronics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Korea's Sungkyunkwan University are using advanced microscopy to nanoengineer promising materials for computing and electronics in a beyond-Moore era.

Jun 2, 2022

Promising new materials mimic muscle structure and function

Pennsylvania State University   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

A team led by Penn State scientists discovered a new process for developing nanostructured actuating materials that bear surprising resemblance to both the structure and the function of mammalian skeletal muscle fibers.

Jun 2, 2022

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